Senior Electrical Estimator (019-1435)
Looking for Philippines-based candidates
Job Role: Senior Electrical Estimator
Work Schedule: AU business hours
Compensation range: $2,500 AUD - $3,500 AUD / Monthly (before tax and deductions)
Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be formally employed through an Employer of Record (EOR) arrangement. 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: Our client is an Australian electrical contracting company specialising in high-end residential projects. They work with builders and homeowners to deliver electrical installations, smart home automation, security systems and integrated audio-visual solutions for luxury homes. Their projects involve everything from initial estimating and tender preparation through to construction, with a strong focus on accurate pricing, detailed documentation and quality project delivery.
Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator with a background in Australian electrical contracting, particularly in high-end residential projects. You will prepare accurate, submission-ready quotes and tenders covering electrical installations and smart home systems, review drawings and specifications, identify scope changes, and prepare detailed variations. You’ll ensure estimates are comprehensive and require minimal revisions before final submission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review architectural, electrical and construction drawings, specifications and tender documents to determine project scope and identify discrepancies.
- Prepare accurate, detailed and submission-ready quotes and tenders for high-end residential electrical projects, including labour, materials and specialist systems such as alarms, CCTV, access control, intercoms, audio-visual systems, home cinemas and smart home automation.
- Complete digital take-offs and plan mark-ups, including preparing drawings and detailed information for site crews.
- Review drawings from tender through to construction, identify scope changes and prepare comprehensive variation quotes.
- Coordinate with the client, builders and suppliers to clarify requirements, obtain pricing and resolve estimating queries.
- Maintain clear cost breakdowns, assumptions, exclusions and supporting documentation to ensure smooth project handovers.
Requirements
- Must have 5+ years of experience in electrical estimating, including senior-level responsibilities, with prior experience working on Australian electrical projects.
- Understanding of Australian electrical installations, materials, labour costs and estimating practices.
- Experience estimating specialist systems, including security, CCTV, access control, intercoms, audio-visual systems, home cinemas and smart home automation, ideally including Crestron and Control4.
- Proficiency in Groundplan for digital take-offs and plan mark-ups, as well as Ascora and Google Drive.
- Familiarity with AI tools for estimating, document review and improving workflow efficiency.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to prepare professional, client-ready quotes and communicate effectively with Australian stakeholders.
- Experience identifying scope gaps and preparing variations throughout the construction process.
- Strong attention to detail, commercial awareness and the ability to deliver accurate, submission-ready estimates with minimal supervision and revisions.
Work Arrangement & Expectations:
This is a remote role that will be set up via an Employer of Record (EOR) service.
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
As published by workable · 10 questions · 2 written answers
Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Education, Experience, Resume
Short answers (3)
- For our records, please provide your LinkedIn profile URL by pasting it in the space provided below.
- Please indicate your computer specifications, internet speed test results, and whether you have a backup device and backup internet connection available in case of outages. (Example: Ryzen 5 / 100MBPS / Backup laptop & mobile hotspot available)
- Considering the salary range outlined in the job description, please indicate your expected salary.
Pick from a list (5)
- Are you a Filipino citizen currently residing in the Philippines?
- Are you comfortable proceeding under an Employee of Record (EOR) agreement for this full-time role? This means standard government-mandated contributions, such as taxes, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG, will be deducted from your monthly pay, while HMO coverage will depend on the client’s discretion. You will also be responsible for providing your own computer and will be expected to work exclusively with our client throughout the engagement.
- Are you comfortable completing our standard verification requirements, including character and HR reference checks, and providing an NBI or police clearance if requested by the client?
- If successful in moving forward, are you comfortable providing a screenshot of your verified LinkedIn profile for verification purposes as part of our standard process?
- Do you authorise Hunt St Pty Ltd and the prospective client to contact your current employer or client to verify information relevant to your application, including your employment or engagement status, role, dates, experience and availability? If you select Yes, this verification may be conducted during the recruitment process without further notice to you. Your information will be handled in accordance with Hunt St’s Candidate Privacy Notice. You may withdraw your consent before the verification is conducted by contacting Hunt St.
Written answers (2)
- How many years of experience do you have in Australian electrical estimating, particularly for high-end residential projects? Briefly describe your experience preparing tenders and quotes across electrical, security, AV and home automation systems, reviewing construction drawings, and preparing variations with minimal supervision.
- What estimating software and AI tools have you used professionally for electrical take-offs, tender preparation and variations? Please describe your experience with Groundplan, Ascora or similar platforms, including preparing detailed plans for site crews.