Estimator (Onsite)
“Build Smarter, Estimate Better—Be the Backbone of Project Success.”
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 7 am to 4 pm (PHT)
Work setup: Onsite
Job Description:
Ensures the following deliverables:
• Deliver all jobs within estimated price
• Achieve budgeted gross profitability
• Seeking out A-class clients to work with and keeping sales pipeline full
Accountability and Responsibility:
The Estimator is accountable and responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
1. Core Behavioural Values
• At all times, behavior and decision-making is to be based on Client’s ‘Core Values.’
2. Job Management
• Ensure jobs are hitting estimated targets, and if not, resolve it (labor, material, etc.).
• Track all jobs (weekly report submitted to Management of actual vs. budget for all projects)
• Job scheduling—labor, material & equipment requirements, time extensions, forecast project completion dates, potential risks
• Update sales pipeline
• Follow up quotes (if they are won or lost)
• Compile all documentation from the beginning and throughout a job (not at the end)—ready for operations manual on job completion/handover
• Be punctual and focused, and bring your ‘A Game.’
• Use time effectively (e.g. email and cc others in rather than call)
3. Job Takeoffs
• Compile takeoffs, including for bulk excavations
4. Job Quoting & Performance
• Ensure all jobs are completed on time as per project schedule—multiple jobs running concurrently
• Ensure best price for materials on all jobs won—shop around to reduce COS
• Ensure all materials are pre-priced and we are ordering from the pre-priced list
• Create a Job profit tracker
• Timely & professional communication with all relevant stakeholders
5. Job Management System
• Ensure all job information is entered into the system
• Ensure all staff are adequately trained in how to operate the job management system
6. New Business
• Identify and develop new customer and market opportunities—in consultation with the Managing Director
• Provide Managing Director with the appropriate information as required to adjust strategy and
operations in response to market conditions to maintain sustainable growth
7. Business development
• Create training videos/workflows to document & improve company processes
• Any adhoc tasks that may be assign from time to time.
Requirements
• Proven experience in construction estimating and cost control.
• Strong skills in project scheduling, quoting, and material sourcing.
• Ability to manage multiple jobs and meet profitability targets.
• Proficient in using job management systems and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
Due to the volume of applications, we regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Candidates will only be contacted by authorized Flat Planet recruiters via the firm’s business contact number or business email address.
