Senior Estimator - Work from Home

We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Estimator to deliver accurate and competitive cost estimates across structural, mechanical, and industrial projects. This role is key to driving project success through timely submissions, strong technical analysis, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Prepare accurate, detailed, and commercially competitive cost estimates for structural steel, mechanical, piping, fabrication, maintenance, and industrial projects.
• Interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, technical specifications, scopes of work, and project documentation to develop complete estimating submissions.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and material take-offs for labour, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and associated project costs.
• Develop bottom-up estimates using established company estimating templates, methodologies, and pricing tools.
• Manage multiple Requests for Quotation (RFQs) concurrently while maintaining accuracy and meeting required deadlines.
• Deliver estimates within agreed turnaround times, typically ranging from 7–10 days for standard projects and up to 2–3 weeks for larger or more complex opportunities.
• Ensure all tender and quotation submissions are accurate, commercially competitive, compliant, and submitted on time.
• Support estimating requirements for reactive maintenance works, shutdown projects, urgent fabrication requests, and breakdown-related activities.
• Provide rapid pricing support for ad-hoc client requests and emerging project opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key clients through responsive and high-quality estimating support.
• Support business growth initiatives by contributing to new project opportunities, tenders, and strategic client pursuits.
• Continuously review estimate performance and identify opportunities to improve turnaround times, pricing accuracy, and win rates.
• Assist in refining estimating methodologies, pricing databases, and internal estimating processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Maintain accurate records of estimates, assumptions, pricing inputs, supplier quotations, and supporting documentation.
• Work within company systems including estimating workbooks, SharePoint, document management platforms, and project records.
• Collaborate closely with operations teams, project managers, workshop personnel, fabrication teams, and management to ensure estimates align with operational capabilities.
• Participate in estimate reviews, tender discussions, project planning meetings, and internal commercial reviews.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and commercial excellence.
• Other role specific duties as they arise.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or a related discipline preferred.
• Proven experience in estimating within structural, mechanical, and piping (SMP) environments.
• Demonstrated experience estimating fabrication, maintenance, industrial, mining, manufacturing, energy, or heavy industry projects.
• Strong ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience preparing detailed quantity take-offs, cost build-ups, and comprehensive project estimates.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, construction methodologies, labour productivity, and material costing.
• Knowledge of structural steel, mechanical systems, piping systems, and associated installation activities.
• Experience pricing maintenance, shutdown, brownfield, or industrial services projects would be highly advantageous.
• Structural or Mechanical Engineering qualifications or background would be highly regarded.
• Exposure to project planning tools such as Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software would be beneficial.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating workbooks.
• Experience working with document management systems such as SharePoint or similar platforms.
• Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to balance competitiveness, profitability, and risk management.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to estimate accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Highly organised with strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus

Benefits

Why Join Twoconnect?

We offer more than just a job — we offer a supportive and rewarding career experience. Here’s what you can expect from this opportunity:

• Work from home
• Mon - Fri: 7:00am – 4:00pm (AEST/AEDT) (adjustments will be made for daylight saving time)
• HMO with 2 free dependent and medical reimbursements
• Government-mandated benefits
• Work from home allowances
• Opportunities to work with leading companies in Australia and beyond
• Training programmes for career development
• Engaging company outings, team activities and wellness sessions
• Supportive, inclusive culture
• Dedicated managers focused on your growth and success

Twoconnect connects highly skilled Filipino professionals with established companies in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe, providing direct access to global careers and long-term opportunities.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, additional entitlements and structured career development programs that make employment both financially rewarding and professionally sustainable.

Our industry-leading retention rate demonstrates our commitment to a people-first culture that prioritizes stability, growth and genuine care for every employee.

• Learn more about us through our official pages:

Website: https://twoconnect.com.au/

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