Senior Construction Estimator (Buildsoft Cubit) – Remote

Please login or register as jobseeker to apply for this job.

TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

SALARY

$10 per hour

HOURS PER WEEK

40

DATE UPDATED

Apr 4, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

About Parliament Constructions / Performance Windows

Parliament Constructions and Performance Windows are Canberra-based Australian businesses delivering carpentry, fitouts, window fabrication, and construction packages across residential and commercial projects.

We work closely with builders on tenders and live projects and are looking for a hands-on Senior Construction Estimator to take ownership of estimating and take-offs across our carpentry and fitout scopes.

?

This Is Not a One-Off Project

This is a long-term, full-time role supporting our estimating function. You will be responsible for preparing accurate, detailed estimates for builder tenders and ongoing projects.

This is not just data entry — we are looking for someone who understands construction and can think through a job properly.

?

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
• Preparing detailed take-offs and cost estimates using Buildsoft Cubit
• Reviewing architectural and structural drawings
• Pricing carpentry, fitout, and construction scopes
• Assisting with builder tender submissions
• Reviewing project specifications and identifying missing details
• Liaising with our Australian team for clarifications
• Supporting general estimating admin and documentation

?

Higher-Level Responsibilities
• Reviewing estimates for accuracy and completeness
• Identifying cost risks and opportunities within projects
• Assisting in refining estimating processes and systems
• Supporting project handover from estimating to delivery

?

You Must Have
• Strong experience using Buildsoft Cubit — essential
• Experience estimating carpentry, fitout, or construction projects
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications
• AutoCAD experience required
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Good written and spoken English
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

?

Highly Regarded (Bonus)
• Experience working on Australian builder tenders
• Experience in commercial fitouts or residential construction
• Understanding of construction sequencing and buildability

?

Hours & Timezone

This is a full-time ongoing role, working Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm (Philippines time aligned with Australia).

?

To Apply

Please answer the following questions:
1. How many years of experience do you have using Buildsoft Cubit?
2. What types of projects have you estimated? (carpentry, fitout, residential, commercial?)
3. Have you worked on Australian builder tenders before? If yes, please describe.
4. What other estimating or drafting software have you used (including AutoCAD)?

To show us you have read this carefully, please begin your application with the word: “Measured.”

VIEW OTHER JOB POSTS FROM:
SHARE THIS POST
facebook linkedin
  BENCHMARKS  
Loading Time: Base Classes  0.0010
Controller Execution Time ( Jobseekers / Job )  0.0155
Total Execution Time  0.0177
  GET DATA  
No GET data exists
  MEMORY USAGE  
1,499,672 bytes
  POST DATA  
No POST data exists
  URI STRING  
jobseekers/job/Senior-Construction-Estimator-Buildsoft-Cubit-Remote-1616964
  CLASS/METHOD  
jobseekers/job
  DATABASE:  onlinejobs (Jobseekers:$db)   QUERIES: 13 (0.0077 seconds)  (Hide)
0.0004   SELECT *
                                
FROM exrates
                                WHERE rate_name 
'USD-PHP' 
0.0010   SELECT *
FROM `employer_jobs`
WHERE `job_id` = 1616964
 LIMIT 1 
0.0005   SELECT *
FROM `employers`
WHERE `employer_id` = 921102
 LIMIT 1 
0.0004   SELECT COUNT(*) AS `numrows`
FROM `t_thread` `t`
LEFT JOIN `t_thread_misc` `miscON `t`.`id` = `misc`.`thread_id`
WHERE `t`.`job_id` = 1616964
AND `misc`.`idIS NULL 
0.0004   SELECT e.business_namee.logoe.websitee.rebill_datee.date_added member_datehitsDATEDIFF('2026-04-17',ej.date_added) duration_daysDATEDIFF('2026-04-17',e.rebill_date) duration_rebillej.*, e.deactivate FROM employers eemployer_jobs ej WHERE e.employer_id ej.employer_id AND
                                   ((
e.user_level >= '500' AND ej.date_added <= e.rebill_date)
                                   OR 
e.employer_id '' OR (ej.date_approved <> '2000-01-01' and DATEDIFF('2026-04-17',ej.date_added) <= 14 ))
                                   AND 
e.deactivate != AND ej.deleted AND job_id '1616964' 
0.0005   SELECT *
FROM `employer_jobs_skills` `ejs`
LEFT JOIN `skills_categories` `scON `ejs`.`skill_id` = `sc`.`id`
WHERE `job_id` = 1616964 
0.0014   UPDATE employer_jobs SET hit_counts '***Apr-04-2026=110***Apr-05-2026=218***Apr-06-2026=237***Apr-07-2026=76***Apr-08-2026=30***Apr-09-2026=33***Apr-10-2026=23***Apr-11-2026=13***Apr-17-2026=1' WHERE job_id'1616964'  
0.0007   UPDATE employer_jobs SET monthly_hits '***Apr-2026=739' WHERE job_id'1616964'  
0.0009   SELECT date_sent FROM jobseeker_sent_emails WHERE jobseeker_id '' AND job_id '1616964' AND status LIKE 'sent%' ORDER BY id DESC  
0.0005   SELECT *
FROM `employer_jobs_skills` `ejs`
LEFT JOIN `skills_categories` `scON `ejs`.`skill_id` = `sc`.`id`
WHERE `job_id` = 1616964 
0.0004   SELECT COUNT(*) AS `numrows`
FROM `employer_jobs`
WHERE `employer_id` = '921102'
AND `date_added` >= '2022-06-08' 
0.0005   select from teasers 
0.0003   SELECT FROM skill_categories WHERE skill_cat_id='' 
  HTTP HEADERS  (Show)
  SESSION DATA  (Show)
  CONFIG VARIABLES  (Show)