Estimator - Custom Homes

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment in the Sydney Hills District NSW is seeking a hands-on Estimator with solid residential construction estimating experience. You will price projects from plans, perform take-offs, and secure subcontractor pricing to ensure accurate, commercially sound estimates.

The role spans pre-construction/sales estimating and production estimating, with emphasis on high-end custom homes and renovations across Sydney.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential construction estimating.
• Proficient with take-offs and pricing.
• Knowledge of estimating software such as Databuild or Cubit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates and tenders from architectural and construction plans.
• Complete detailed quantity take-offs and pricing.
• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Review plans and documentation to identify scope and cost requirements.
• Allow for labour, materials, trades and construction costs.
• Identify discrepancies, omissions and potential cost risks.
• Update estimates with design changes and revised documentation.
• Assist with variations and cost changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work with internal design, construction and project teams to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Residential estimating experience

Take-offs and pricing

Tools

Databuild

Cubit

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment – Sydney Hills District NSW

Our client is a well established custom homebuilder based in the Hills District. Due to an increase in work, they are looking to add an additional person to their Estimating team.

The business specialise in high-end custom homes and renovations on projects across Sydney. They have a very strong and well respected reputation in the industry, and we are working exclusively with them on this search.

The Role

This is a hands on estimating position suited to someone with solid residential construction estimating experience.

You will be involved in pricing projects from plans, completing take-offs, obtaining subcontractor pricing and ensuring estimates are accurate and commercially sound.

The role will have exposure across both pre-construction/sales estimating and production estimating, so experience across both areas would be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates and tenders from architectural and construction plans
• Complete detailed quantity take-offs and pricing
• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Review plans, specifications and documentation to identify scope and cost requirements
• Allow for labour, materials, trades and construction costs
• Identify discrepancies, omissions and potential cost risks
• Update estimates in line with design changes and revised documentation
• Assist with variations and cost changes throughout the project lifecycle
• Work closely with internal design, construction and project teams
• Ensure estimates are thoroughly checked and accurately reflect project requirements

Our client is a well established custom homebuilder based in the Hills District. Due to an increase in work, they are looking to add an additional person to their Estimating team.

The business specialise in high-end custom homes and renovations on projects across Sydney. They have a very strong and well respected reputation in the industry, and we are working exclusively with them on this search.

The Role

This is a hands on estimating position suited to someone with solid residential construction estimating experience.

You will be involved in pricing projects from plans, completing take-offs, obtaining subcontractor pricing and ensuring estimates are accurate and commercially sound.

The role will have exposure across both pre-construction/sales estimating and production estimating, so experience across both areas would be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates and tenders from architectural and construction plans
• Complete detailed quantity take-offs and pricing
• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Review plans, specifications and documentation to identify scope and cost requirements
• Allow for labour, materials, trades and construction costs
• Identify discrepancies, omissions and potential cost risks
• Update estimates in line with design changes and revised documentation
• Assist with variations and cost changes throughout the project lifecycle
• Work closely with internal design, construction and project teams
• Ensure estimates are thoroughly checked and accurately reflect project requirements

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Previous residential estimating experience
• Experienced using estimating software such as Databuild, Cubit or similar
• Experience pricing custom homes, renovations, extensions or similar residential projects
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods and costs
• Good knowledge of take-offs, quantities and subcontractor pricing
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction documentation
• Experience with estimating/take-off software
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders

Only successful candidates will be contacted.