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

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Budget / SalaryA$2,000–2,500
TypeFull-time job
LocationPhilippines
Posted4 hours ago
​​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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