At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the estimating team and manage pricing processes for residential construction projects.
- Company: National residential building company with a strong reputation in QLD and NSW.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Modern office environment with genuine career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing company while leading innovative projects.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in estimating, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of residential building methods.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
We are a national residential building company delivering high-volume, investment-grade housing across QLD and NSW. With 20+ years in the industry, a strong reputation among investors, built on accurate pricing, transparent communication, and streamlined systems to support our teams, we’re proud to offer quality homes built efficiently, on time, and with care. Our projects scope includes standalone homes, duplexes, and townhouse developments. As we continue to grow our project pipeline, we're looking for an experienced Estimating Manager to lead our estimating function.
The Role
As Estimating Manager, you will own the pricing process from first enquiry through to construction. You'll lead a small estimating team, work closely with our sales, design, operations, and construction teams, and ensure every tender is accurate, competitive, and commercially sound.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor the estimating team, setting standards for accuracy, turnaround and process
- Prepare and review detailed cost estimates from architectural and engineering drawings, specifications and selections
- Run quantity take-offs and manage subcontractor and supplier quotation processes
- Maintain and continuously improve our cost database, rates and pricing templates
- Identify value-engineering opportunities and cost-saving alternatives without compromising quality or compliance
- Provide pricing advice during concept and design stages, including budget feasibilities for developers and clients
- Work with the construction team to ensure estimates translate into achievable build budgets, and provide handover documentation on contract award
- Monitor market trends, material price movements and subcontractor availability, and adjust rates accordingly
- Assess risk, provisional sums, prime cost items and exclusions to protect margins
- Report on tender conversion rates, estimating performance and pipeline forecasts to management
About You
- 5+ years' estimating experience in residential construction, including at least 2 years in a senior or leadership capacity
- Strong knowledge of residential building methods, trades and Queensland & New South Wales construction practices
- Experience with Databuild estimating and take-off software and advanced Excel skills is mandatory
- Excellent ability to read and interpret plans, engineering documents and specifications
- Sound understanding of the NCC, QBCC licensing requirements and relevant Australian Standards
- Strong negotiation skills and established subcontractor relationships
- Leadership ability, with clear communication and attention to detail under deadline pressure
- Trade background, or a degree/diploma in Construction Management, Building or Quantity Surveying
- Experience with multi-dwelling, townhouse or small-scale developments
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package including super, depending on experience
- Professional development and industry membership support
- A supportive, collaborative team culture with genuine career progression
- Modern office with parking close to M1
Ready to Take the Lead?
If you’re driven, solutions-focused, and ready to make your mark with a builder that’s on the rise—we want to hear from you. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Only candidates with full Australian working rights will be considered. Applications Close 21 October 2026.
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