Full Time
N/A
TBD
Apr 27, 2026
This is not a working remote opportunity. Full time role in Cebu office only.
Complete Construction is a NZ locally owned company specialising in joinery, renovations and fit outs for hospitality, health care, retail and commercial buildings. Regardless of the scale, we take pride in every project we complete. Founded in 2003, today our team is made up of highly-skilled and specialist people who are all experts in their chosen field, down to earth, and great team players. It is our people and their talent that ensures the exceptional work we deliver for our clients.
Complete Construction (New Zealand) is hiring a Fit out & / OR Millwork Estimator to be based in our bidding and pre-construction team in our office in Cebu, Philippines. This is a full-time long term career opportunity. Relocation package offered.
Responsibilities:
• This role is responsible for leading the Estimating team to ensuring accurate, competitive, and timely cost submissions. This role combines hands-on estimating with team leadership, process improvement, and close collaboration with the New Zealand management team.
• Estimating & Pre-Construction
• Lead preparation of accurate and competitive tenders for hospitality, retail and commercial fit-out and bespoke millwork projects
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, and schedules to develop detailed take-offs
• Prepare and review cost plans, BOQs, and tender submissions
• Source and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors
• Assess risks, exclusions and value-engineering options.
• Ensure estimates align with current market rates and company margins
• Team Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4 estimators
• Allocate workload and manage estimating deadlines and priorities
• Review and sign off estimates prior to submission to NZ management.
• Promote consistency, accuracy, and best-practice estimating processes
Essential criteria:
• 7+ years’ experience in estimating fit-outs and millwork estimating
• Proven experience leading and mentoring an estimating team
• Strong understanding of joinery manufacturing, materials, finishes, and installation
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail is a must
• Ability to manage multiple tenders under tight deadlines
• Prior experience working in an offshore / outsource role. Communicating, influencing and stakeholder management comes second nature to you.
• Someone dependable, proactive, and committed to long-term growth with our team.
• Advanced experience with cloud-based construction and estimating software. Experience using Procore advantageous but not essential
Salary negotiable. Relocation package and private health insurance for family offered.
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