Residential Estimator – Australian Construction

• Review architectural designs and generate preliminary plans and takeoffs.
• Input quantities, measurements, and structural data into BuildXact and master Excel tracking sheets.
• Assist clients and project managers with structural colour selections and finish schedules.
• Generate comprehensive building specifications aligned with project scopes.
• Ensure documentation aligns with Australian Building Codes (NCC) and Queensland compliance standards.
• Manage supplier requests, distribute requests for quotes (RFQs), and maintain email communication with Australian trades and vendors.
• Consolidate, compare, and analyze incoming quotes to identify the best value and eliminate scope gaps.
• Organize and maintain an updated database of trade pricing and supplier materials.
• Standardize pre-construction documents for onshore Project Managers.
• Flag missing documentation or discrepancies in plans before they reach the production team.
• Gradually take ownership of independent workflows as competence and trust are demonstrated.
• Transition into handling end-to-end estimations independently as systems mastery and client confidence develop.

• 2 to 3 years of proven experience in residential construction estimating, specifically working with the Australian market.
• Hands-on, practical experience using BuildXact and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of Australian building codes, construction methods, and terminology.
• Exceptional ability to read, interpret, and scale architectural/structural plans.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with a professional phone manner and description approach to email management and trade relations.

• Genuinely caring Leadership Team
• Competitive salary package
• Company-provided full set-up for desktop/laptop with a back-up internet
• HMO on the first day of hire
• 15 Vacation Leaves and 5 Sick Leaves
• Annual Performance Reviews
• Unlimited Employee Referral Incentives
• Employee Loan Facilities
• Social Clubs and Interest Workshops
• Company events where you get a chance to win amazing prizes and be rewarded for your outstanding performance.
• Statutory Benefits: Maternity, Paternity, and Solo Parent Leaves, Magna Carta for Women, Retirement Benefits, OT, and Premium Pays