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​​ Looking for Philippines-based candidates Job Role: Joinery Estimator Compensation range: $1,600 AUD - $2,000 AUD / Monthly Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your time. Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so you'll be able to work from home. Who The Client Is: The client is a Melbourne-based custom joinery business focused on residential projects, including kitchens, wardrobes, and whole-house joinery. The business is owner-led and hands-on, with a strong emphasis on attention to detail — from clear documentation and accurate pricing through to quality workmanship on site. As a growing operation, the founder places high value on trust, accountability, and building strong working relationships with designers, builders, and subcontractors. The business is being built deliberately, with the aim of delivering well-scoped, high quality projects and creating a professional, respectful environment for everyone involved. Role Overview: The Joinery Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and commercially viable estimates for custom residential joinery projects including kitchens, wardrobes, vanities, laundries, and whole-house fit-outs. This role requires prior estimating experience specifically within Australian cabinetmaking or joinery businesses. Candidates must already understand residential joinery construction methods, hardware systems, manufacturing processes, and material take-offs with minimal training required. The successful candidate will be able to interpret architectural and interior drawings, identify scope gaps and cost risks, and confidently prepare detailed estimates that support profitable project delivery. Key Responsibilities: Estimating & Pricing Review architectural drawings and specifications for custom joinery projects Prepare accurate and well-scoped cost estimates covering materials, labor, finishes, hardware, and installation Conduct detailed quantity take-offs from drawings and documentation Identify cost risks, value-engineering opportunities, and margin improvements Prepare and submit quotes and pricing documentation within required timeframes Supplier Coordination & Purchasing Source and compare supplier and subcontractor pricing Prepare and manage purchase orders for materials, hardware, and outsourced components based on approved estimates, ensuring correct quantities, pricing, and lead times Pre-Production & Drafting Handover Liaise with designers, drafting, and suppliers to validate scope, pricing, and pre-production requirements Prepare and complete a structured handover to the drafting function, including confirmed scope, finishes, hardware selections, and any estimating assumptions required for accurate shop drawings Variations & Commercial Control Prepare and price variations and scope changes accurately and promptly, ensuring margin consistency and clear documentation for client approval Ensure estimates align with company standards, budgets, and commercial objectives Continuous Improvement Maintain and update estimating databases, pricing schedules, and cost libraries Support post-job cost reviews by comparing estimated versus actual material and labour costs, identifying recurring variances and improvement opportunities Requirements Proven experience as a Joinery Estimator within an Australian cabinetmaking or joinery business Strong understanding of residential custom joinery including kitchens, wardrobes, vanities, laundries, TV units, and architectural joi