Residential Construction Estimator — Part/Full-Time

NEX Building Group; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym discounts

Income protection

Purchased leave

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Wellbeing program

Diversity & inclusion

Learning & development

NAWIC/HIA membership

Attractive remuneration

Job summary

NEX Building Group is seeking a Production Estimator in New South Wales for a PART TIME - 4 Days per week - 12 Month Contract with a view to extension. A PERMANENT FULL TIME position is also available.

You will analyze plans, complete detailed take-offs, and manage documentation to ensure accuracy and cost control across projects. You will join a group delivering residential builds with strong focus on quality, industry leadership, and professional development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years estimating experience in construction or related field.
• Strong ability to read and interpret plans and technical documentation.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in costings and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Analyse plans and contract documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Complete detailed material, labour, and plant take-offs.
• Coordinate and manage documentation amendments prior to construction.
• Issue and manage purchase orders in line with supplier agreements.
• Review supplier quotes to ensure full project scope is covered.
• Process ETS invoices and manage cost reconciliation.
• Maintain project records and documentation across systems.
• Support quality control by reviewing team outputs and managing variations.

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading plans

Costing

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

NEX Building Group is seeking a Production Estimator in New South Wales for a PART TIME - 4 Days per week - 12 Month Contract with a view to extension. A PERMANENT FULL TIME position is also available.

You will analyze plans, complete detailed take-offs, and manage documentation to ensure accuracy and cost control across projects. You will join a group delivering residential builds with strong focus on quality, industry leadership, and professional development.