Virtual Estimator

4 days ago

Work from Home, Philippines VA World Outsourcing Full time ₱144,000 - ₱216,000 per year

Role Overview

The Virtual Estimator (VE) will play a critical role in supporting a renovation and house upgrade company by preparing accurate and timely cost estimates. This role ensures the owner and team can focus on high-value, client-facing, and revenue-generating activities while the VE manages the technical details. The VE will review drawings, perform take-offs, liaise with suppliers and contractors, and prepare estimates with minimal supervision.

This is a remote role suited to a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a laid-back yet hardworking culture, where the focus is on doing excellent work while enjoying the process.

Success Metrics (KPIs)

  • Accuracy: 90% of estimates prepared require no significant revisions (owner reviews only 10%).

  • Timeliness: 95% of estimates are delivered within agreed turnaround times.

  • Supplier Coordination: Response times from suppliers/contractors are reduced by 20% due to proactive follow-ups.

  • Efficiency: Reduction in owner's time spent on estimating tasks by at least 70%.

  • Client Impact: Estimates consistently meet client expectations, contributing to a higher bid-to-win ratio.

Experience

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in construction estimating, preferably in residential renovations or upgrades.

  • Australian market experience is highly preferred, with an understanding of local codes, materials, and pricing standards.

  • Proven track record of using digital take-off and estimating tools (PlanSwift or similar).

  • Experience liaising with multiple stakeholders (suppliers, contractors, project managers).

  • Strong organizational and documentation skills, with prior remote/VA experience a plus.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct quantity take-offs from architectural drawings and specifications.

  • Prepare detailed and competitive cost estimates for renovation and house upgrade projects.

  • Liaise with suppliers and contractors to obtain pricing and update cost databases

  • Read, interpret, and upload drawings into estimating systems.

  • Maintain accurate records of estimates, variants, and final approved costs.

  • Monitor and manage material supply data to ensure cost accuracy and availability.

  • Provide proactive communication with the owner to clarify assumptions, risks, or opportunities in bids.

  • Continuously improve internal processes to increase efficiency and accuracy of estimating.

Skills and Personal Attributes

  • Technical

  • Proficiency with PlanSwift (or equivalent take-off/estimating software).

  • Strong Excel and digital document management skills.

  • Solid understanding of residential construction materials, methods, and costing.

  • Personal Attributes:

  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical thinking.

  • Proactive and eager to "take things off the owner's plate."

  • Reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently.

  • Strong communicator—able to manage relationships with suppliers and team members.

  • Adaptable to a laid-back, fun, but hardworking culture.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Minimum Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

  • 3+ years of experience in residential estimating.

  • Familiarity with Australian building practices, regulations, and pricing.

  • High-speed internet and reliable remote working setup.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Php14, Php18,000.00 per month

Work Location: Remote

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