Insurance Build Estimator – Lead Multi-Project Quotes

Baybuilding; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work-from-home after probation

JB HI-FI discounts

BUPA Health Insurance

Birthday leave

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bay Building Group in Queensland is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. This hands-on role prepares accurate construction cost estimates, budgets, quotations and repair scopes for residential and commercial insurance claims.

You’ll collaborate with Project Coordinators, Supervisors and our Major Loss & Specialty Builds team, manage multiple quotes, liaise with contractors, and deliver timely submissions with WHS and Australian standards compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction estimating, particularly in insurance building and property repairs.
• Experience with both residential and commercial building projects.
• Strong understanding of the construction process from concept to handover.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Supervisor License (Medium Rise/Open) highly regarded.
• Ability to interpret plans, engineers’ drawings, and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed scope of works, budget breakdowns, and repair quotations.
• Plan, schedule, and manage multiple small to medium construction projects.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to coordinate quotes and repair methodology.
• Interpret engineer’s drawings and plans for accurate estimation.
• Prepare high-level construction schedules for estimator submissions.
• Ensure compliance with WHS regulations, permits, building codes, and Australian standards.

Skills

Estimating experience

Residential & commercial

Interpret plans & drawings

Project multitasking

Communication skills

Supervisor license

Building codes interpretation

Job description

Bay Building Group in Queensland is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. This hands-on role prepares accurate construction cost estimates, budgets, quotations and repair scopes for residential and commercial insurance claims.

You’ll collaborate with Project Coordinators, Supervisors and our Major Loss & Specialty Builds team, manage multiple quotes, liaise with contractors, and deliver timely submissions with WHS and Australian standards compliance.