Estimating Manager

JV Recruitment Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Modern office in Ormeau

Strong project pipeline

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

JV Recruitment Pty Ltd is partnering with a well-established residential builder and developer on the Ormeau, Gold Coast area seeking an Estimating Manager. You will lead the estimating department, drive accuracy across tenders and take-offs, and mentor the estimating team as the business grows.

The role requires proven leadership in residential construction estimating, strong negotiation and stakeholder skills, and a proactive approach to workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience as Estimating Manager or Senior Estimator in residential construction.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• High attention to detail and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to construction workflows.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage, and mentor the estimating team to ensure smooth operations.
• Review and manage estimating processes for residential builds, custom homes, and townhouse projects.
• Oversee cost planning, trade quoting, subcontracting packages, and tender submissions.
• Collaborate with sales, production, and project management teams.
• Ensure estimates align with margins, quality standards, and timelines.

Skills

Estimation leadership

Senior estimator experience

Team mentoring

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

• Salary: $130k – $150k + Super (Negotiable based on experience)
• Location: Ormeau, QLD (Northern Gold Coast)
• Work Type: Full-Time, Permanent

• Salary: $130k – $150k + Super (Negotiable based on experience)
• Location: Ormeau, QLD (Northern Gold Coast)
• Work Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Estimating Manager | Residential Builder & Developer

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a well-established and highly respected residential builder and developer based in a modern, vibrant office in Ormeau. With a robust and growing pipeline of upcoming projects, prodominantly investment style homes but some one-off custom homes& townhouse developments, they are looking for a hands-on and strategic Estimating Manager to take the reins and oversee the entire estimating department. This is a key leadership role where you will not only drive accuracy and efficiency across tenders and take-offs but also mentor and guide the estimating team as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage, and mentor the estimating team to ensure smooth departmental operations.
• Review and manage estimating processes for residential builds, custom homes, and townhouse projects.
• Oversee cost planning, trade quoting, subcontracting packages, and tender submissions.
• Collaborate closely with the sales, production, and project management teams.
• Ensure all estimates align with company margin targets, quality standards, and timelines.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience as an Estimating Manager, Senior Estimator, or similar leadership role within the residential construction sector.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to bring out the best in a team.
• High attention to detail, commercial acumen, and strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to construction workflows.

The Benefits

• Competitive Package: $130k – $150k + Super (negotiable for the right candidate).
• Modern Office: Work from a great, modern office environment based locally in Ormeau.
• Strong Pipeline: Enjoy job security and exciting projects with a well-established builder.
• Career Growth: Make a genuine impact on a growing business and shape the future of the estimating department.