Pear Tree.

Quantity Surveyor/Estimator - NZ

Pear Tree.  •  Manila, PH (Remote)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Position : Quantity Surveyor/Estimator

Salary : PHP70,000 - PHP90,000/month

Working Hours & Conditions : 8:00AM - 5:00PM NZ Time

Duties and responsibilities:

Estimating & Pricing

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for tenders, proposals, and variations

• Analyse drawings, specifications, and scope documents

• Build up rates for labour, materials, and subcontractors

• Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor pricing

• Identify risks and opportunities within estimates

Tender Support

• Assist in preparing and submitting tenders

• Ensure estimates are completed within required timeframes

• Maintain consistency across pricing and submissions

Variations & Costing Support

• Price variations and scope changes

• Support PMs with cost advice during delivery

• Assist with cost planning and budgeting

Data / Systems

• Maintain estimating databases and pricing schedules

• Input job cost data and pricing records

• Keep all estimate documentation up to date

Admin & Support

• Prepare take-offs and templates

• Support CRM updates and document management

• Assist quote follow-ups and pipeline tracking

Reporting

• Prepare estimating reports and cost comparisons

• Support sales pipeline reporting

• Ensure data accuracy

Efficiency

• Use AI/tools to speed up estimating and admin tasks

• Follow and improve SOPs

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Detail-Oriented: A "measure twice, cut once" mindset where data accuracy is paramount.
  • Analytical Thinker: Ability to deconstruct complex drawings and specifications into logical costs.
  • Tech-Savvy: High comfort level with technology and an interest in leveraging AI/modern tools.
  • Process-Driven: Disciplined in following SOPs and maintaining organized documentation.
  • Efficiency-Focused: A drive to meet tight deadlines and reduce manual admin workloads.

How performance will be measured:

  • Estimate Precision: Accuracy of estimates compared to actual project costs.
  • Speed: Meeting turnaround time targets on pricing requests.
  • Growth: Contribution to tender success rates and pipeline health.
  • Innovation: Implementation of efficiency improvements and system scalability.
Pear Tree.

About Pear Tree.

🚀 Expand Your Team Without Compromise (www.pear-tree.com)

You want to grow your team with the right people, but you’re hitting challenges like; Increasing hiring costs, A shallow local talent pool, Concerns about consistency and quality.

The dilemma: do you overspend to secure top local talent, or settle for less-than-ideal candidates who hold back your growth?

Why Going It Alone is Tough

- Traditional recruitment is expensive and draws from the same limited pool.

- Freelance platforms can’t guarantee long-term quality or reliability.

- Hiring overseas comes with complex legal and compliance hurdles.

🌎 We Make Global Hiring Simple

Pear Tree takes the complexity out of international recruitment. We match you with skilled, reliable, and cost-effective professionals from the Philippines, India, Nepal, South Africa and Latin America who fit your business perfectly.

- Substantial savings on recruitment and salary costs

- Access to a wide, highly skilled talent market

- A streamlined hiring process that saves you time

- Confidence backed by our 6-month “Perfect Hire” Guarantee

🔑 Our Process

1. Source and rigorously vet candidates on your behalf

2. Arrange and support the interview process

3. Hold your hand through the legal and logistical requirements that come with overseas hiring

4. Provide ongoing support to ensure seamless onboarding and retention

✅ A Smarter Way to Scale

Forget the false choice between paying top dollar locally or settling for poor hires. We give you a better option: affordable, skilled, and dependable international talent.

Join leading entrepreneurs and business owners already benefiting from this approach.

Book a call today and let us help you define your role, write your job description, and secure your next star team member — guaranteed.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Sydney, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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