About The Position
The company is a Melbourne-based residential building company specializing in high-end architectural homes, complex renovations, and bespoke residential construction projects. Our projects typically involve close collaboration with architects, engineers, and specialist trades to deliver highly detailed and design-focused homes. Project values generally range from $1.5M to $4M+ and require careful planning, accurate estimating, and strong coordination between consultants and trades. As our project pipeline continues to grow, we are seeking a highly capable Construction Estimator to join our team and support the pricing and procurement of upcoming projects. This role will be a long-term full-time position integrated into our internal team.
Requirements
- Experience using construction management and estimating software.
- Experience using Procore (highly desirable) or similar construction management platforms.
- Experience using Buildertrend, Buildxact, CostX, or Cubit.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience using Bluebeam.
- Experience working on Australian residential construction projects.
- Strong understanding of Australian residential construction methods.
- Strong understanding of Australian trade scopes and subcontractor structure.
- Strong understanding of Australian building documentation and drawings.
- Familiarity with local construction terminology and processes.
- Understanding of typical residential project sequencing in Australia.
- Previous experience working for Australian builders, construction companies, or estimating consultancies is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge across residential building components including excavation, concrete, framing, brickwork, cladding, roofing, windows, glazing, internal linings, joinery, cabinetry, flooring, waterproofing, tiling, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and landscaping.
- Highly detail-oriented.
- Technically strong in construction knowledge.
- Commercially aware.
- Comfortable reviewing architectural drawings and all construction documentation.
- Capable of identifying missing information within plans.
- Able to communicate clearly with internal teams and consultants.
- Organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Capable of working independently while remaining closely integrated with the team.
- 5-10+ years of experience in construction estimating.
- Experience working on architectural or custom residential homes.
- Experience estimating projects valued between $1M - $5M+.
- Experience working with Australian construction companies.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Procore (highly desirable)
- Experience with similar construction management platforms
Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate cost estimates, detailed take-offs, and manage the tender process for new residential projects.
- Understand the Australian residential construction industry, including building methods, trade scopes, and construction sequencing.
- Understand construction drawings, identify missing information, review scopes of work, and prepare professional tender packages.
- Work closely with the director and internal project team to ensure projects are accurately priced and commercially viable.
- Prepare detailed construction estimates from architectural and engineering drawings and other construction-related documentation.
- Complete quantity take-offs across all building trades.
- Develop detailed BOQs (Bills of Quantities).
- Review project documentation including drawings, engineering, soil reports, and schedules.
- Identify missing scope or inconsistencies within drawings (RFIs).
- Provide cost planning advice and preliminary budgets for projects.
- Prepare and issue trade packages to subcontractors.
- Obtain and review subcontractor quotations.
- Compare trade pricing and prepare tender comparison reports.
- Assist in selecting appropriate subcontractors for projects.
- Negotiate pricing where required or assist with this.
- Prepare clear trade scopes of work for tender packages.
- Assist in preparing construction budgets for new projects.
- Identify risks, exclusions, or allowances within project pricing.
- Maintain accurate estimate documentation and records.
- Work closely with the Director / Project Manager / Site Supervisor to review project budgets.
- Assist in value engineering where required to meet client budgets.
- Provide estimating support during project procurement stages.
Benefits
- HMO, Dental, and Life Insurance for you and one free dependent from day one (with the option to enroll additional dependents)
- Paid Leaves: Birthday, Vacation, Medical, and Maternity (up to 6 Vacation Leaves are convertible to cash on your anniversary)
- Employee Engagement Activities: Year-End Party, Family Day, Team Building, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
