Civil Estimator

INTEC Energy Solutions offers its valued customers best-in-class Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), Development, Consultancy, Operation & Maintenance services, and new energy solutions. INTEC excels in creating and developing top-tier, turnkey solar power plants and BESS solutions worldwide, embodying a commitment to excellence and sustainability.

Utilizing the expertise of a global workforce, INTEC establishes itself as a prominent player, handling over 200 projects globally and achieving a significant installed and secured capacity of 5 GWp. We maintain an active presence across Europe, the Middle East, APAC Region, Africa, and Turkey, with our global headquarters in Germany.

As an international company we are looking for a Civil Estimator who will work in Manila, Philippines

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive quotations and tenders for civil works, including bulk earthworks, drainage, FRP concrete, and roadworks.
• Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and tender documentation and prepare detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Develop detailed cost estimates aligned with project budgets, margin targets, and commercial requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate competitive pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Conduct cost and risk analysis and clearly identify key assumptions, exclusions, and commercial risks in tender submissions.
• Support bid/no-bid decisions by providing relevant cost, risk, and commercial information.
• Collaborate with planning, design, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure constructability, methodology, and staging are accurately reflected in pricing.
• Lead or support pre-tender site visits, technical clarifications, tender reviews, and client presentations.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and market conditions to support pricing strategies and identify new project opportunities.
• Contribute to bid strategies, pre-contract planning, and pipeline development for priority tenders and major project pursuits.
• Follow up on submitted tenders and support activities aimed at converting opportunities into awarded projects.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Support business development activities and identify opportunities for new markets and project opportunities.
• Ensure smooth project handover from estimating/pre-contracts to the delivery team, including clear scope and documentation.
• Provide estimating support during project delivery, particularly for scope changes, variations, and cost adjustments.
• Maintain and improve estimating databases, systems, templates, and processes.
• Conduct post-tender reviews and estimate-to-actual cost variance analysis to improve forecasting and estimating accuracy.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of estimating systems and procedures for a growing civil construction business.
• Work closely with IT and operations to ensure estimating systems integrate effectively with cost control, procurement, and CRM systems.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior estimators or project engineers involved in pre-contract activities.
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and the use of technology within the estimating function.
• Ensure estimating practices comply with company governance, commercial, and risk management requirements.
• Identify potential health and safety risks during project planning and ensure appropriate controls are considered in estimates.
• Contribute to project reviews, identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality, and support operational efficiency.
• Foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and represent INTEC professionally at meetings, site visits, and industry events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in civil estimating, preferably with exposure to projects valued at AUD $10M–$50M+.
• Demonstrated experience in successful tender preparation and bid strategy.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction disciplines, particularly:
• Bulk earthworks
• Drainage
• FRP concrete
• Roadworks
• Experience supporting or developing estimating teams, systems, and processes within a growing business.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk, pricing strategy, cost management, and supplier management.
• High proficiency in estimating software such as Expert Estimation and/or Candy, as well as Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, contract administration tools, and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Power BI is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tenders (10–20) while meeting competing deadlines.
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and prepare detailed BOQs.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel for site visits and pre-bid inspections.