Junior Estimator — Learn Residential Home Estimating

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking a Junior Estimator to join a custom residential builder based in South West Sydney. You’ll bring a carpentry or strong residential construction background and begin moving into an estimating-focused role, learning the full estimating process.

You don’t need to be a fully fledged estimator, but you’ll have a basic understanding of the sales estimating process and how a residential home is priced from plans through to a final quote.

Qualifications

• Carpentry or residential construction background.
• Experience or exposure to sales estimating.
• Basic understanding of pricing residential homes from plans.
• Able to read drawings and understand construction methods.
• Knowledge of materials, labour and subcontractor pricing.
• Good attention to detail.
• Keen to build a long-term career in estimating.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing sales estimates and quotes for new homes.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications and site information.
• Assist with pricing materials, labour and subcontractor costs.
• Review foundations and identify additional construction costs.
• Assist with RSLs, variations and client upgrades.
• Obtain pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Work closely with the sales, drafting and construction teams.
• Learn and develop your understanding of the full sales estimating process.

Skills

Carpentry background

Sales estimating

Reading drawings

Materials & labour pricing

Attention to detail

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking a Junior Estimator to join a custom residential builder based in South West Sydney. You’ll bring a carpentry or strong residential construction background and begin moving into an estimating-focused role, learning the full estimating process.

You don’t need to be a fully fledged estimator, but you’ll have a basic understanding of the sales estimating process and how a residential home is priced from plans through to a final quote.