Sales Estimator

Haven Recruitment; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Friday finish 12:30pm

Staff discounts on building a home

Monthly staff breakfasts

Quarterly social events

Great team culture

Job summary

Haven Recruitment is partnering with an established Sunshine Coast builder to find an experienced Sales Estimator to join their growing team. You will work closely with the Sales and Estimating teams to deliver accurate pricing from proposal through contract.

With a strong reputation for quality homes, the role offers an early Friday finish and opportunities for career development within a supportive, energetic workplace on the Sunshine Coast.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in residential sales estimating.
• Sound understanding of construction methods, materials and labour costs.
• Ability to interpret the NCC, Queensland building requirements, local planning requirements and estate covenants.
• Databuild experience will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary estimates and update pricing as designs and selections evolve.
• Calculate final sale prices accounting for site conditions and authority requirements.
• Prepare accurate building specifications reflecting changes throughout the sales process.
• Source supplier quotes for design modifications and non-standard products.
• Maintain pricing for standard home designs and displays upgrades.
• Prepare margin analysis and forecasts.

Skills

Residential estimating

Reading building plans

Costing & pricing

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

Databuild

Excel

Job description

Looking for your next move in residential estimating? How does joining a supportive team, working on exciting new home projects and starting your weekend at 12:30pm on Fridays sound?

Haven Recruitment is partnering with an established Sunshine Coast builder to find an experienced Sales Estimator to join their growing team. With a strong reputation for quality homes and a workplace that values honesty, collaboration and its people, this is a fantastic opportunity to bring your estimating expertise to a business where you can build a long-term career.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Early Friday finish: Kickstart your weekend at 12:30pm.
• Competitive salary: Negotiable based on your experience.
• Supportive management: Join a positive, inclusive team.
• Career development: Access ongoing support and opportunities to grow.
• Team connection: Enjoy monthly staff breakfasts and quarterly social events and an all round high energy work place.
• Staff perks: Access discounts on building a home with the company.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Sales and Estimating teams, you’ll play a key role in bringing new homes to life, delivering accurate pricing from the initial proposal through to the construction contract.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing preliminary estimates and updating pricing as designs, inclusions and client selections evolve.
• Calculating final sale prices, accounting for site conditions, engineering, non-standard items and authority requirements.
• Preparing accurate building specifications that reflect agreed changes throughout the sales process.
• Sourcing supplier quotes and pricing design modifications, upgrades and non-standard products.
• Maintaining pricing for standard home designs, display upgrades and sales tools.
• Preparing margin analysis and reports to support forecasting.

You’ll bring:

• At least two years’ experience in residential sales estimating.
• A sound understanding of construction methods, materials and labour costs.
• Confidence interpreting building plans, specifications and sales mark-ups.
• The ability to interpret the NCC, Queensland building requirements, local planning requirements and estate covenants.
• Databuild experience will be highly regarded.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Initiative, a practical approach to problem‑solving and a positive team attitude.

Additional information

• Build your career with an established Sunshine Coast residential builder.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, supportive management and a great team culture.
• Make your mark on exciting new home projects in a growing business.