Construction Estimation & Procurement Assistant (AutoCAD)

Location:Vadodara (Onsite: Work from Home Office)

Company:Virtual Teams & Solutions

Working Hours:Australian Time (Early Morning Shift

Shift Timing (Australian Hours):

• 4:00 AM 6:30 AM: Work from Home
• 6:30 AM 7:30 AM: Break
• 7:30 AM 1:00 PM: Work from Office

Budget: Up to 4,50,000 LPA (as per experience)

Virtual Teams & Solutions is a staffing and outsourcing partner supportingAustralian businessesacross industries, includingconstruction, real estate, recruitment, bookkeeping, and professional services.

We provide skilled offshore professionals who work in alignment withAustralian business hours, work culture, and quality standards, enabling our clients to scale efficiently while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and strong communication.

We're looking for aConstruction Estimation & Procurement Virtual Assistantto support anAustralian construction client.

This role focuses onestimations, supplier coordination, quote comparison, invoice verification, and project documentation, withbasic AutoCAD knowledgeto assist in reading drawings and quantity take-offs.

You'll work closely with the Director and project team, supportingcost control and documentation accuracy, which are critical in the Australian construction industry.

Estimation & BOQ Support

• Review construction drawings (PDF / AutoCAD)
• Assist with material take-offs and basic BOQs
• Prepare and update cost sheets and estimates
• Ensure accuracy in quantities and calculations

Procurement & Supplier Coordination (AU Practice)

• Request and follow up on quotes from suppliers and tradies
• Compare quotes and highlight cost-effective options
• Maintain quote trackers and approval records
• Coordinate procurement workflows without a PO system

Invoice Verification & Cost Tracking

• Receive invoices from suppliers and subcontractors
• Match invoices against approved quotes
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate resolutions
• Maintain organised cost and invoice records

AutoCAD Support (Basic)

• Read and understand basic AutoCAD drawings
• Assist with quantity take-offs from drawings
• Make minor mark-ups or reference checks if required

Communication & Reporting

• Draft professional emails following Australian business etiquette
• Follow up on pending items with suppliers and internal teams
• Update CRM / project trackers (training provided)
• Prepare daily or weekly progress updates

• Strong Excel skills (formulas, comparisons, calculations)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Ability to work Australian time zone shifts

Mandatory:

• Basic AutoCAD knowledge (reading drawings, dimensions, layouts)

Preferred:

• Construction industry exposure
• Estimation, BOQ, or procurement experience
• Experience supporting Australian or international clients

• Work closely withAustralian construction businesses
• Exposure toreal-world construction estimation and procurement
• Structured training and long-term growth opportunities
• Professional and supportive work environment