Sales Estimator

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

Good estimators know that getting the numbers right makes all the difference. Let's find you a builder that values your experience.

GemSource Recruitment is working with an established Queensland residential home builder looking for an experienced Sales Estimator to join their team in Maroochydore.

We're looking for someone who knows the residential building industry, understands what goes into pricing a new home and takes pride in getting the details right.

If you've got experience in residential sales estimating and you're looking for a long-term opportunity with a great team, this could be worth a conversation.

You'll be working closely with the new homes sales team, making sure everything is accurately priced from the initial proposal through to the final building contract.

Your day-to-day will include:

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

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 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 the NCC, Queensland building requirements and local planning regulations.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with estimating or take-off software.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple jobs and deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work well with a team.
• A practical approach to problem-solving and a positive attitude.

Experience with Databuild is a big bonus!

Previous experience working alongside a new homes sales team would also be highly regarded.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

• $110,000 – $125,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time employment with an established Queensland home builder.
• Based at their Maroochydore head office.
• On-site parking.
• Early finish every Friday at 12:30pm!
• Supportive team with experienced people around you.
• Long-term career opportunity with a well-established residential builder.

Working hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm.
• Friday: 7:30am – 12:30pm.

This is a full-time, office-based position in Maroochydore.

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