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TYPE OF WORK
Full Time
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SALARY
900/Month
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HOURS PER WEEK
40
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DATE UPDATED
Jan 3, 2026
Job Title:
Senior Estimator: Geotechnical Instrumentation & Monitoring (Civil Engineer)
Job Overview:
Hydro2geotech is a specialized US-based geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring service provider. We focus on high-tech solutions, including settlement monitoring using Automated Motorized Total Stations (AMTS), vibration monitoring, and remote sensing for complex infrastructure.
We are seeking a Licensed Civil Engineer (RCE) to join our estimating team. This is not a standard quantity surveyor role; it requires deep critical thinking, site logistics analysis, and the ability to build accurate estimates from often vague or incomplete specifications.
The Bidding Process and Your Responsibilities:
You will not just be counting items. You will be responsible for the full "operational logic" of the bid.
1. Specification Analysis and Scope Definition:
Review complex bid documents (Specs, Geotechnical Reports, GBR) where requirements are often undefined (e.g., "Contractor to provide sesimographs" with no quantities or locations given).
Determine the implied scope: Identifying necessary instruments (Inclinometers, Piezometers, Seismographs, AMTS) based on project risk and soil conditions.
2. Site Context & Logistics Strategy:
Virtual Site Visits: Use drawings, Google Earth/Street View, and site plans to analyze the physical environment.
Example: Identifying residential zones near a road project to determine how many seismographs are needed per city block based on building types.
Constraint Analysis: Identify "Blind Spots" for AMTS units, access restrictions for drilling, and traffic conditions. Some level of surveying experience helps here.
3. Operational Methodology (The "Assumption Game"):
Develop realistic assumptions for execution when the General Contractor (GC) cannot provide details.
Phasing & Relocation: Estimate labor and time based on construction sequence (e.g., "The paving crew moves 500ft/day, requiring daily relocation of monitoring units").
Protection & Power: Account for solar setups, cable protection across active haul roads, and signal boosting.
4. Quantity Takeoff & BOM Creation:
Produce precise Bills of Materials (BOM) including sensors, data loggers, cabling footage, and mounting hardware.
Utilize Bluebeam Revu for digital takeoffs and markup.
Requirements:
Education: Registered Civil Engineer (RCE) in the Philippines.
Experience: 3-5+ years in Site Engineering or Project Management.
Note: You MUST have field experience to understand how construction sites actually operate.
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Excel.
Soft Skills: Strong written English for RFIs and proposal clarifications. Ability to make confident engineering judgments in the face of ambiguity.
Compensation & Benefits:
Monthly Salary: $850 to $1,000 (Based on experience).
Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire (No Agency).
Schedule: Flexible / Output-Based (Primary coordination during PH Daytime).
Perks: 13th Month Pay guaranteed; Performance Bonuses based on project profitability.
How to Apply (Skill Verification):
To ensure you understand the analytical nature of this role, please follow these steps:
Subject Line: "Geotech Estimator - [Your Name]"
Attach: Your Resume/CV.
Scenario Response: In the body of your
"We are bidding on an urban road excavation project. The specification asks for 'Vibration Monitoring' but gives no locations. When you look at Google Maps, you see a hospital 50 feet from the excavation line. What specific assumptions would you make in your estimate regarding the number of units and alarm thresholds?"
