This is a remote position.
URGENT HIRING
PERMANENT AU DAYSHIFT, REMOTE/WFH PHILIPPINES
Job Description: HVAC Controls Electrical Estimator -
Working hours: 8AM-2PM Melbourne Time
Part time 30hrs to start possible to go Fulltime
VA Rate : $12AUD per hour (*Negotiable up to *20AUD per hour)
target start date: ASAP
Client Interview Date: August 26 (Wednesday) 12nn Melbourne Time
Company background: AU Construction
General tasks: preparing electrical drawings, reviewing project plans, performing quantity take-offs, estimating labour and material costs, and preparing accurate quotations for electrical projects.
JOB DETAILS
We are seeking an experienced HVAC Controls Estimator to join our team and provide high-quality estimating support for Australian HVAC and electrical projects.
This is primarily an estimating-focused role, with a smaller drafting component (approximately 10%). The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing plans and specifications, interpreting HVAC control requirements, completing detailed quantity take-offs, preparing labour and material estimates, obtaining supplier pricing, and preparing accurate tenders and quotations.
The ideal candidate has strong experience in HVAC controls estimating, understands electrical and mechanical systems, can confidently interpret Australian construction documentation, and has sufficient AutoCAD capability to make minor drawing revisions and technical updates when required.
Key Responsibilities
HVAC Controls & Electrical Estimating – 90%
• Review architectural, mechanical, HVAC, electrical plans, specifications, scope of works and tender documentation.
• Interpret HVAC control requirements and identify required control components, equipment and materials.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Estimate quantities and costs for HVAC controls and associated electrical works,
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs), material take-offs and cost estimates.
• Calculate labour requirements and installation costs.
• Obtain, review and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Maintain accurate supplier pricing and estimating databases.
• Prepare detailed and competitive tender submissions and quotations.
• Apply appropriate mark-ups, margins, overheads and allowances.
• Review project scope and identify exclusions, assumptions, discrepancies and potential cost risks.
• Identify scope gaps and prepare Requests for Information (RFIs) where clarification is required.
• Assist with pricing variations, change orders and additional works.
• Review tender outcomes and assist with cost comparisons against actual project costs.
• Support project teams with budget updates, pricing reviews and commercial analysis.
• Ensure estimates are accurate, commercially competitive and aligned with project requirements.
CAD & Drafting Support – 10%
Review and interpret electrical and HVAC control drawings.
Make minor revisions and updates to existing AutoCAD drawings.
Update control layouts, wiring diagrams, schematics and equipment locations as required.
Incorporate engineering, site and client revisions into existing drawings.
Assist with basic as-built drawing updates.
Mark up drawings to support estimating and project coordination.
Maintain accurate drawing registers and documentation.
Note: This is not a full-time electrical design or drafting position. Advanced electrical design capability is not required; the primary focus is estimating.
Technical & Plan Review
The candidate should be able to understand how HVAC equipment, electrical systems and control systems interact and translate this information into accurate quantities and project costs.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working across:
HVAC and mechanical plans
Electrical plans
Control schematics
Wiring diagrams
Equipment schedules
Architectural drawings
Project specifications
Tender documentation
Construction details
Required Qualifications & Experience
Diploma, Certificate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, Controls, Construction or a related discipline.
Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in electrical, HVAC or controls estimating.
Demonstrated experience estimating HVAC controls and/or electrical works.
Strong understanding of HVAC control systems and associated electrical components.
Proven experience performing detailed quantity take-offs and preparing BOQs.
Strong ability to interpret mechanical, HVAC and electrical drawings.
Experience preparing labour and material estimates.
Strong understanding of electrical construction methods, materials and installation practices.
Preferably with Intermediate AutoCAD capability.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
Australian Experience
Experience working with Australian construction projects is strongly preferred, particularly within HVAC, mechanical services, electrical contracting or building services.
Candidates with knowledge of applicable Australian Standards / AS-NZS requirements, Australian tendering practices, construction documentation and terminology will be highly regarded.
HVAC Controls Experience
The successful candidate should have practical knowledge of HVAC controls, including exposure to areas such as:
Building Management Systems (BMS)
Building Automation Systems (BAS)
HVAC control panels
Sensors
Actuators
Valves
Dampers
VFDs/VSDs
Relays and contactors
Control wiring
HVAC equipment interfaces
Control points and sequences
Mechanical/electrical equipment coordination
Experience with specific HVAC controls platforms or manufacturers will be advantageous.
Software
Microsoft Excel – Advanced
Bluebeam Revu or equivalent PDF take-off software
Advantageous
Experience with Australian estimating and construction software is highly desirable.
AutoCAD
CostX
Groundplanr
Simpro
Procore
Aconex
Other estimating/take-off platforms
Key Competencies
HVAC Controls Estimating
Electrical Estimating
Quantity Take-offs
BOQ Preparation
Labour & Material Estimating
Tender Preparation
Supplier Quote Analysis
Cost Analysisr
Pricing & Mark-ups
HVAC Controls Knowledge
Electrical & Mechanical Plan Reading
Australian Construction Documentation
AutoCAD
Bluebeam
Advanced Excel
Scope & Specification Review
Variation Estimating
Commercial Awareness
Numerical Accuracy
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving
Time Management
Communication & Collaboration
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is an estimator first, with strong HVAC controls knowledge and enough CAD capability to support minor drafting requirements. We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with Australian HVAC, mechanical services, electrical or building services contractors and who can independently take a tender from plans and specifications through to a complete, commercially sound estimate. A candidate does not need to be an advanced electrical drafter or electrical designer. The priority is strong estimating capability, HVAC controls knowledge, technical plan interpretation and commercial accuracy.
Success in This Role
Success will be measured by the candidate's ability to:
Produce accurate and detailed estimates.
Consistently identify all required HVAC control components and associated electrical works
Minimise estimating errors and scope omissions
Deliver tenders within required deadlines
Identify potential cost risks before submission.
Produce clear and well-organised BOQs and supporting documentation.
Understand Australian project requirements and terminology.
Provide reliable CAD support without requiring extensive drafting supervision.
Communicate technical and commercial information clearly with the Australian project team.
