New Homes Sales Estimator – Precise Pricing Expert

GemSource; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Early finish every Friday at 12:30pm

Long-term career opportunity

Supportive team with experienced peers

Job summary

GemSource is recruiting for a Sales Estimator in Maroochydore to join a Queensland residential home builder. You will price new home proposals from initial plans to final contracts, collaborating with the New Homes Sales team to ensure accurate, timely estimates and margins.

The role requires 2+ years in residential sales estimating, strong construction knowledge, NCC familiarity, and excellent Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in residential sales estimating, ideally with a new home builder.
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods, materials and labour costs.
• Confidence reading building plans, specifications and sales mark-ups.
• Knowledge of NCC, Queensland building requirements and local planning regulations.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with estimating or take-off software.
• Good attention to detail and ability to manage multiple jobs and deadlines.
• Clear communication and ability to work with a team.
• Practical problem-solving approach and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for new home proposals and update pricing as designs and selections change.
• Calculate final sales prices, including site conditions, engineering requirements and non-standard items.
• Prepare accurate building contract specifications.
• Source supplier quotes and pricing upgrades, variations and design changes.
• Maintain pricing across standard home designs, display upgrades and estimating tools.
• Work closely with the sales team to keep estimates accurate and moving on time.
• Prepare margin analysis and reports to support business forecasting.

Skills

Residential construction knowledge

Excel skills

Reading building plans

Communication & teamwork

Problem solving

Education

2+ years residential sales estimating

Tools

Databuild

Estimating software

Job description

GemSource is recruiting for a Sales Estimator in Maroochydore to join a Queensland residential home builder. You will price new home proposals from initial plans to final contracts, collaborating with the New Homes Sales team to ensure accurate, timely estimates and margins.

The role requires 2+ years in residential sales estimating, strong construction knowledge, NCC familiarity, and excellent Excel skills.