Residential Estimator & Scheduler — Build Timelines & Budgets

Bluestonerecruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluestone Recruitment is partnering with a growing construction business to appoint an Estimator / Scheduler to support residential construction operations. This role is ideal for a motivated professional with 2–3 years’ experience in residential estimating who wants to further develop estimating and scheduling skills.

You will work with the broader construction team to prepare costings, review plans, liaise with suppliers, and assist with build programme management to help deliver projects on

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of residential estimating experience.
• Solid understanding of residential construction methods, materials and building documentation.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident communication with internal stakeholders, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn across estimating and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare residential construction estimates, costings and material take-offs.
• Review plans and building documentation to ensure accurate pricing.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing.
• Assist with construction scheduling and build programme management.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential delays.
• Maintain estimating and scheduling records and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support project delivery.

Skills

Residential estimating

Construction scheduling

Costing

Supplier coordination

Job description

Bluestone Recruitment is partnering with a growing construction business to appoint an Estimator / Scheduler to support residential construction operations. This role is ideal for a motivated professional with 2–3 years’ experience in residential estimating who wants to further develop estimating and scheduling skills.

You will work with the broader construction team to prepare costings, review plans, liaise with suppliers, and assist with build programme management to help deliver projects on