Senior Estimator | Pre-Construction Margin Expert

Gjgardner; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Mentorship

Key Technical Role

Great Work-Life Balance

World-Class Systems

Stable Office Base

Job summary

G.J. Gardner Homes Ballarat is seeking a collaborative Senior Estimator to drive pre-construction accuracy, protect project margins, and contribute to a growing Ballarat team.

You will learn our estimating software alongside the owner and master estimator, bringing strong commercial acumen and detailed price-book expertise to a trusted local brand. This role offers a stable office base with standard business hours and no regular site travel, supporting a technical emphasis and long-term tenure

Qualifications

• Strong background in residential estimating or high-level trade management.
• Clear understanding of margin protection and pre-construction financial accuracy.
• Excellent data accuracy and accountability for output.

Responsibilities

• Pre-construction accuracy: produce detailed cost estimates from plans to protect margins.
• Price-book maintenance: update local price book and templates, ensure data integrity.
• Purchase orders & variations: generate precise POs and manage variations early in pre-construction.
• Supplier & trade relations: coordinate with local suppliers, trades, and internal teams.
• Process consistency: ensure cost consistency, plan accuracy and margin protection across builds.

Skills

Construction literacy

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Tech proficiency

Ballarat focus

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

G.J. Gardner Homes Ballarat is seeking a collaborative Senior Estimator to drive pre-construction accuracy, protect project margins, and contribute to a growing Ballarat team.

You will learn our estimating software alongside the owner and master estimator, bringing strong commercial acumen and detailed price-book expertise to a trusted local brand. This role offers a stable office base with standard business hours and no regular site travel, supporting a technical emphasis and long-term tenure