An estimate that's off by even a small margin can turn a profitable job into a loss once work is underway. Our Estimators work in your systems, follow your processes, and represent your brand - at a fraction of what a local hire costs.
An Estimator prepares accurate project cost estimates - measuring quantities, pricing materials and labor, and building estimates that protect your margins.
Outsourcing this role across the Philippines, India and Indonesia gives businesses access to qualified, English-proficient cost estimation professionals at 50-70% less than local hiring costs - with no recruitment fees, no lock-in, and full management handled by Platintel.
An estimate that's off by even a small margin can turn a profitable job into a loss once work is underway.
Through Platintel, your Estimator is fully managed offshore, set up on your estimating software and pricing data from day one, and backed by ISO 9001-certified quality processes. You get solid, professional support without the cost of a local hire.
These are the kinds of offshore candidates you would be interviewing.
Real talent that is properly vetted.
An Estimator prepares accurate project cost estimates - measuring quantities, pricing materials and labor, and building estimates that protect your margins. Day to day, that means preparing full project cost estimates independently, analyzing drawings and specifications for scope, sourcing and compare supplier and subcontractor quotes, and more. Basically, they take this work off your plate so your in-house team can focus on higher-value work.
Yes. We match time zone coverage to your needs during the briefing process. Our Philippines hub has strong overlap with Australian and US business hours. We confirm the exact setup before you commit to anything.
They're trained across the main cost estimation platforms - Buildsoft, Cubit, Bluebeam, and more. They also work across standard tools like Slack, Teams, and Google Workspace. If your stack isn't on this list, let us know - we vet for your specific tooling.
Most clients have a shortlisted candidate within 5 business days, and their new team member fully onboarded in 2-6 weeks. We handle all contracts, compliance, and setup. You just run the interview and make the call.
No. Platintel provides all IT equipment on Day 1 as part of the onboarding process. Your new team member arrives ready to work in your tools from the start.
Yes. Your new team member works in your systems, follows your processes and communicates in your brand voice - exactly like an in-house hire. Most clients' stakeholders have no idea the work is being handled offshore.
Tell us what you need and we'll come back within one business day with a shortlist and a pricing guide.
