Cladding / Construction Estimator & Admin Coordinator
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D2BConstruction estimating
Workable workplace: remote; Workable locations: Metro Manila, Philippines, NZ core business hoursPart-TimeMiddle
SalaryUp to 2100 NZD per month
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Job Details
- Languages
- Strong written and spoken English
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of construction estimating experience, ideally within New Zealand or Australia
- Required Skills
- Microsoft ExcelGoogle Workspace
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of construction estimating experience, ideally within New Zealand or Australia.
- Ability to prepare estimates from varied and incomplete project documentation.
- Experience with quantity take-offs, construction cost calculations, and subcontractor pricing.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel capability.
- Proficiency in CostX or comparable construction estimating software.
- Experience with Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace and PDF measurement and document management tools.
- Strong written and spoken English and confident communication across stakeholders.
- High numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing deadlines independently.
- Willingness to support payroll and administration when required.
- A qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred; equivalent practical experience is considered.
- Experience estimating commercial cladding, façade, or roofing projects is preferred.
- Knowledge of cladding systems, materials, and installation processes is preferred.
- Familiarity with New Zealand or Australian construction suppliers and pricing is preferred.
- CAD or AutoCAD capability, payroll or construction administration background, and basic project coordination experience are advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Prepare estimates and quotations for cladding and construction projects from plans, drawings, photographs, scopes of work, and other documentation, including incomplete information.
- Complete quantity take-offs and calculate labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs with appropriate wastage allowances.
- Identify gaps or inconsistencies, ask clarifying questions, and document assumptions, inclusions, and exclusions.
- Source and compare supplier and subcontractor pricing, and maintain organised quotation and pricing records.
- Communicate with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, project stakeholders, and the business owner to clarify scopes, material requirements, and pricing.
- Manage multiple quotations, monitor deadlines, and provide progress updates to the business owner.
- Assist with payroll preparation by collecting and verifying timesheets, entering approved hours, and maintaining payroll records.
- Provide administrative support by organising files, updating registers and trackers, assisting with correspondence, and developing templates and checklists.
- Where applicable, assist with basic CAD mark-ups, drawing updates, and organised drawing files.
- As the role develops, assist with project schedules, procurement tracking, variation management, and construction administration.
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