​​Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Senior Estimator

Compensation range: $2,500 AUD - $3,000 AUD / Monthly

Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your time.

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 design and manufacturing business specializing in custom joinery and interior fit-outs. Their work consists of approximately 60% residential projects (medium to high-end) and 40% commercial projects. They work closely with clients from concept through installation, creating tailored cabinetry, storage solutions, and bespoke interiors that combine functionality, craftsmanship, and modern design.

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator with a strong background in kitchen and joinery projects, including curved designs, custom details, and other non-standard work. This role primarily focuses on residential projects, commercial and shopfitting work. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of independently managing the estimating process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for kitchen and joinery projects, including complex and custom builds
• Manage and respond to tenders from review through submission
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and project requirements to produce detailed estimates
• Communicate with clients through professional emails and calls when required
• Maintain organized records and integrate the costing structure into the internal system
• Take clear notes and ensure project information is accurately documented
• Take ownership of the estimating function and work with minimal supervision

Requirements

• At least 3 years of overall estimating experience and 2 years in kitchen and joinery estimating

• Australian joinery industry experience
• Experience working on residential projects, with some exposure to commercial or shopfitting
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven ability to handle tenders and detailed project costing
• Proactive, organized, and capable of managing responsibilities independently
• Long-term mindset and commitment to contributing to the business

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”)