Looking for Philippines-based candidates
Job Role: Estimator / Sales
Compensation range: $2,400 AUD - $2,700 AUD / Monthly
Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement
Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your time.
Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so you'll be able to work from home.
Who The Client Is: A specialist provider of road-safety infrastructure and installation services, serving a broad region across eastern Australia. Since our founding in 2014, our leadership team has brought together over four decades of combined experience in the road-safety industry
Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Estimator / Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in roadworks and civil infrastructure to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a technical environment, is meticulous with detail, and is confident managing estimates for safety barriers, end terminals, and associated road-safety systems used across the Australian market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review engineering drawings, tender documents, and specifications to prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates.
- Set up quotation files, manage incoming sales enquiries, and ensure all documentation is complete.
- Conduct material take-offs and prepare cost sheets for road-safety barrier systems and related installations.
- Prepare, submit, and actively follow up on quotations to maintain a strong and consistent project pipeline.
- Update the CRM system daily to reflect accurate project status, follow-ups, and prospect information.
- Work closely with the Sales Manager to clarify tender outcomes and support the conversion of awarded projects.
- Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and the development of short-, medium-, and long-term business plans.
- Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with both new and existing clients.
- Perform additional tasks as required to support business operations and continuous improvement.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
- 5–10 years of experience in roadworks or civil infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of Australian road-safety standards, civil construction requirements, and installation practices.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, drawings, and BOQs confidently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and estimating tools (Bluebeam experience is highly advantageous).
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Prior estimating experience with safety barriers, guardrails, civil structures, or similar systems is highly preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and sound commercial judgment.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
Work Arrangement & Expectations:
This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.
To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:
- Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
- Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)
