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Senior Electrical Estimator & Technical Services Manager (031-1183)

​​Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Senior Electrical Estimator & Technical Services Manager

Compensation range: $2,000 AUD - $2,500 AUD / Monthly

Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the Sydney business hours (6 AM - 2 PM / 7 AM - 3 PM, Monday to Friday).

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: Our client is a Sydney-based electrical contracting business delivering high-quality electrical services across residential and commercial projects. Alongside their electrical operations, they manage a growing portfolio of property renovation, investment and development projects across Australia and the Philippines.

Role Overview: The Senior Electrical Estimator & Technical Services Manager will provide hands-on estimating, tendering, CAD drafting and project support to an Australian electrical contracting team.

Initially, the role will focus on preparing accurate estimates, technical drawings, tender submissions, variations and project documentation for current and prospective projects. Over time, the successful candidate will help establish and lead a Philippines-based team of estimators, CAD drafters and project support professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical Estimating

  • Prepare accurate estimates for Australian residential, commercial and electrical fit-out projects
  • Review architectural plans, electrical drawings, circuit schedules, specifications and tender documentation to determine the complete scope of work
  • Complete detailed material, labour and equipment take-offs
  • Prepare quotations, tender pricing, project budgets and supporting submission documents
  • Price variations, additional works and changes in project scope
  • Obtain, assess and compare supplier quotations and material pricing
  • Ensure estimates reflect current Australian labour rates, material costs, lead times and project conditions
  • Maintain accurate estimating templates, cost libraries and supplier pricing information
  • Identify scope gaps, commercial risks and potential pricing concerns before estimates are submitted
  • Apply sound knowledge of Australian electrical construction practices, AS/NZS 3000 and related standards
  • Provide estimating support across power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, switchboards, protection systems, data, fibre, security and CCTV installations

CAD & Technical Documentation

  • Produce professional electrical shop drawings and as-built drawings using AutoCAD
  • Review and mark up plans, drawings and technical documentation using Bluebeam
  • Prepare operations, maintenance and project handover manuals
  • Manage drawing revisions and ensure all technical documentation is accurate, organised and up to date
  • Coordinate drawing and documentation requirements with project managers and the Australian delivery team
  • Develop standardised drawing templates, document-control procedures and technical quality standards
  • Review technical drawings produced by future team members and provide clear feedback

Project Management Support

  • Assist project managers with project costing, procurement, coordination, reporting and administration
  • Prepare monthly progress-claim spreadsheets and supporting documentation
  • Track project costs, labour, materials, supplier expenses and other relevant project information
  • Maintain accurate job and project records in Simpro or similar systems
  • Use Procore or other construction-management platforms where required
  • Assist with purchase orders, supplier quotations and material procurement
  • Monitor project documentation, deadlines and outstanding actions
  • Provide timely estimating and technical support throughout the project lifecycle
  • Assist with residential renovation or building-material estimates as the client’s property activities develop

Tendering & Business Development Support

  • Monitor industry tender platforms and subscription services for suitable opportunities
  • Assess prospective tenders and provide recommendations to the Australian team
  • Support the preparation, pricing and timely submission of tender responses
  • Maintain accurate tender pipelines, CRM records, submission details and tender outcomes
  • Coordinate required documentation with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
  • Provide back-office support for business-development and client-engagement activities
  • Maintain organised records of tender opportunities, submissions, follow-ups and results
  • Help develop the technical services function into a scalable service for other Australian electrical contractors

Team Development & Management

  • Help establish and grow a Philippines-based team of estimators, CAD drafters and project support professionals
  • Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training and mentoring future team members
  • Develop standard operating procedures, estimating templates and quality-control processes
  • Review estimates, take-offs and technical drawings completed by team members
  • Allocate workloads, manage deadlines and monitor team capacity
  • Maintain consistent quality, accuracy and turnaround times across team outputs
  • Establish performance expectations and provide practical coaching and feedback
  • Identify future staffing and capability requirements as the technical services function grows
  • Help develop service-delivery processes, pricing structures and quality standards for a scalable external service offering

AI & Technology

  • Identify opportunities to use AI to improve estimating accuracy, turnaround times and productivity
  • Use AI-assisted tools for tender-document review, scope analysis and risk identification
  • Develop technology-supported workflows for estimating, project documentation and administration
  • Explore opportunities to improve CAD, drawing-review and document-control processes
  • Evaluate emerging tools relevant to electrical estimating, construction and project management
  • Create repeatable workflows, templates and prompts that can be adopted across the technical services team
  • Support the responsible implementation of automation while maintaining appropriate human review and quality control
  • Continuously assess and recommend technology improvements that support efficiency, accuracy and business growth

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of electrical estimating experience, including proven experience supporting Australian projects
  • Strong experience estimating commercial electrical fit-outs
  • Demonstrated understanding of Australian electrical construction and tendering practices
  • Strong working knowledge of AS/NZS 3000 and related Australian electrical standards
  • Ability to confidently interpret architectural plans, electrical drawings, circuit schedules, specifications and tender documents
  • Strong knowledge of electrical power and distribution, lighting, lighting controls, switchboards, cable sizing, RCDs and protection systems
  • Familiarity with structured cabling, fibre, security and CCTV systems
  • Experience preparing detailed labour and material take-offs
  • Experience obtaining supplier pricing and assessing competing quotations
  • Experience pricing variations and additional works
  • Strong AutoCAD and Bluebeam skills
  • Experience using Simpro or comparable job and project-management software
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet-based estimating skills
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
  • Strong numerical, analytical and commercial decision-making abilities
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple tenders, projects and deadlines independently
  • Confidence communicating with Australian-based project teams, suppliers and stakeholders
  • Ability to take ownership, identify problems and make practical recommendations in a remote working environment

Highly Desirable:

  • Procore experience
  • Experience producing electrical shop drawings and as-built documentation
  • Experience preparing operations and handover manuals
  • Experience preparing monthly progress claims
  • Experience managing or mentoring estimating and drafting teams
  • Familiarity with Australian tender platforms and subscription services
  • CRM and tender-pipeline management experience
  • Experience with C-Bus, Dynalite, KNX, Pixie, Fibaro or similar lighting-control systems
  • Exposure to Level 2 electrical works
  • Residential construction, renovation or property-project estimating experience
  • Experience using AI or automation to improve estimating and technical workflows

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”)
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What this application asks

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First name, Last name, Email, Headline, Phone, Address, Education, Experience, Resume

  • Are you a Filipino citizen currently residing in the Philippines? yes / no
  • Do you have at least five years of electrical-estimating experience, including direct experience estimating Australian commercial electrical fit-out projects? yes / no
  • Have you independently completed end-to-end electrical estimates—including reviewing drawings and specifications, completing labour and material take-offs, preparing pricing, and applying AS/NZS 3000 requirements? written answer
  • Have you personally obtained and compared supplier quotations, prepared tender pricing, priced variations, and identified scope or commercial risks? written answer
  • Do you have estimating or technical experience across power distribution, lighting, switchboards and protection systems, data or fibre, and security or CCTV? written answer
  • Please list the tools and software you have previously used professionally for electrical estimating, take-offs, CAD or drawing review, tendering, spreadsheets, and job or project management. written answer
  • Please indicate your computer specifications and internet speed test results. (Example: Ryzen 5 / 100MBPS) written answer
  • This role is offered under an Independent Contractor agreement, meaning you’ll be responsible for managing your own taxes, benefits, work equipment, and internet connection. You will need to provide your own computer. You will not be entitled to employee benefits such as paid leave or health insurance from the client. It is a full-time, dedicated role, so you will be expected to work exclusively with our client for the duration of the engagement. A reference check will be conducted as part of the hiring process. Are you comfortable proceeding under these terms?
  • For our records, please paste your LinkedIn profile URL in the space provided below. written answer
  • As part of our standard process, we conduct character and HR reference checks. Once you reach the offer stage, you will be required to provide three honest and reliable referees: one previous HR representative, one former employer or manager, and one former colleague. In some cases, clients may also request an NBI or police clearance for verification purposes. Are you comfortable completing these requirements and providing accurate and truthful information if requested? Please note that any discrepancies, including incorrect or misleading referee details, may affect the status of your application.
  • Please take a moment to read all information carefully and thoroughly. By entering your full name below, you confirm that all information provided throughout your application is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge. You also agree to remain honest and transparent throughout the recruitment process. Thank you for your interest in applying.

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