Estimator (Kitchens & Joinery) - Independent Contractor

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.

The client is a family-run Australian business specialising in custom kitchens, cabinetry, and joinery for residential and commercial projects. They are a hands-on and practical team with a strong focus on quality craftsmanship, accuracy, and ensuring projects are organised, quotes are accurate, and jobs progress smoothly.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Estimator to take ownership of the end-to-end quoting process for kitchen and joinery projects. You will work from joinery plans and drawings to calculate lineal metres, price materials, colours, hardware, and installation, and produce accurate quotes ready for the client. The business will provide its templates, price lists, and methodology, so you will have a clear framework to work within from day one. This is a role for someone who reads the detail properly, works through a set of drawings methodically, and takes pride in a quote that holds up. Accuracy here directly protects the margin on every job the business wins.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing joinery plans and drawings, including cabinet details, dimensions, finishes, and colour selections
• Calculating lineal metres and quantities from supplied drawings
• Pricing colours and finishes using the supplied price lists
• Pricing hardware and componentry
• Pricing installation for each job
• Preparing a full material and finishes schedule for each project
• Producing complete, itemised quotes end-to-end using the business's templates
• Raising any gaps or inconsistencies in drawings early so pricing stays accurate
• Keeping quoting records and pricing information organised and up to date

Requirements

• 2–3+ years of proven direct estimating experience in kitchens, cabinetry, or joinery
• Confident reading and interpreting joinery drawings and shop plans, including measurements and detailing
• Strong numeracy skills and a methodical approach to takeoffs and quantities
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work through every detail on a drawing before pricing
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong written and spoken English
• Self-managed working style, with the ability to own a process and deliver without close supervision
• Reliable internet connection and own computer setup

Preferred/Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with Cabinet Vision or similar cabinetry design and estimating software
• Previous experience supporting Australian joinery, cabinetry, or building businesses