Civil Engineer / Estimator (AI-Powered)
- Employment
- Full-time
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Civil Engineer with prior civil estimating, cost estimating, or quantity surveying experience. Must be Philippines-based, remote-capable, strong in construction estimating, technical drawings, English communication, and using Claude AI or similar AI tools.
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We're seeking a highly detail-oriented Civil Engineer with strong estimating experience and a passion for utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and speed in construction project workflows.
If you have a solid background in civil construction estimating and are comfortable leveraging Claude AI (or similar AI solutions) to perform quantity take-offs, prepare proposals, manage documentation, and optimize workflows, we want to hear from you.
Join our dynamic and innovative team, where technology and forward-thinking approaches are at the forefront of how we work.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare precise cost estimates and quotations for civil construction projects.
- Conduct quantity take-offs from plans and technical drawings.
- Review and analyze project specifications, tender documents, and engineering drawings.
- Use Claude AI to support the estimating process, documentation, report preparation, and workflow automation.
- Evaluate project costs, including materials, labor, and subcontractor rates.
- Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders.
- Prepare and submit tenders, and manage estimate revisions.
- Maintain and update estimating databases and pricing records.
- Seek and identify opportunities to improve estimating processes through AI and technology.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Prior experience as a Civil Estimator, Cost Estimator, or Quantity Surveyor.
- Strong knowledge of civil construction methods and estimating principles.
- Proven ability to read and interpret engineering plans and technical drawings.
- Professional experience using Claude AI (or comparable AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot).
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal English communication abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a remote, independent work environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience with estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, CostX, PlanSwift, Cubit, Buildxact, or similar).
- Familiarity with the Australian construction or estimating industry.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with construction project management tools.
- Background in tender submissions and procurement processes.
What We Offer
- ✅ Permanent Work-From-Home Arrangement
- ✅ Competitive Salary Package
- ✅ Monday to Friday Schedule
- ✅ Emphasis on Work-Life Balance
- ✅ Supportive and Collaborative Team Environment
- ✅ Long-Term Career Development Opportunities
- ✅ Exposure to AI-driven processes and modern construction technology
Who Should Apply?
This role is ideal for Civil Engineers who thrive on working with numbers, analysis, and technology, and who are eager to leverage AI tools like Claude to deliver smarter, faster, and more accurate estimates.
Apply today and become a key part of a team that's revolutionizing construction estimating through innovation and technology!
What you'll do
- Prepare precise cost estimates and quotations for civil construction projects.
- Conduct quantity take-offs from plans and technical drawings.
- Review and analyze project specifications, tender documents, and engineering drawings.
- Use Claude AI to support the estimating process, documentation, report preparation, and workflow automation.
- Evaluate project costs, including materials, labor, and subcontractor rates.
- Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders.
- Prepare and submit tenders, and manage estimate revisions.
- Maintain and update estimating databases and pricing records.
- Seek and identify opportunities to improve estimating processes through AI and technology.
What they require
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Prior experience as a Civil Estimator, Cost Estimator, or Quantity Surveyor.
- Strong knowledge of civil construction methods and estimating principles.
- Proven ability to read and interpret engineering plans and technical drawings.
- Professional experience using Claude AI or comparable AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal English communication abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a remote, independent work environment.
- Preferred: Familiarity with the Australian construction or estimating industry.
- Preferred: Background in tender submissions and procurement processes.
Benefits
- Permanent work-from-home arrangement.
- Competitive salary package.
- Monday to Friday schedule.
- Emphasis on work-life balance.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Long-term career development opportunities.
- Exposure to AI-driven processes and modern construction technology.
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