Residential Estimator - Cost & Budget Specialist

Recruit Plus; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Plus Limited is seeking a Residential Estimator in New Zealand to perform quantity take-off, cost estimation, and budget preparation for residential projects. You will work with design, project management, and construction teams to optimize cost plans and provide commercial advice during bidding and early planning.

Responsibilities include preparing quotations and cost analyses, managing material and subcontractor inquiries, and maintaining price databases while monitoring market cost

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• At least two years of experience as a Residential Estimator.
• Familiarity with New Zealand residential construction processes and building material systems.
• Ability to independently complete quantity take-off and budget quotation.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with CostX, Buildxact, Cubit, Procore or similar software preferred.
• Good numerical analysis ability and business acumen.
• Fluent in Chinese and English with good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Quantity take-off, cost estimation, and budget preparation for residential projects.
• Prepare project quotations, tender documents, and cost analysis reports.
• Inquiries and procurement suggestions for materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Maintain material, labor, and subcontractor price databases.
• Collaborate with design, project management, and construction teams to optimize budgets.
• Provide cost support during bidding and early planning stages.
• Monitor market material and labor cost changes to improve budget accuracy.

Skills

Fluent in Chinese-English

Strong numerical analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction-related field

Tools

Excel

CostX

Buildxact

Cubit

Procore

Job description

Recruit Plus Limited is seeking a Residential Estimator in New Zealand to perform quantity take-off, cost estimation, and budget preparation for residential projects. You will work with design, project management, and construction teams to optimize cost plans and provide commercial advice during bidding and early planning.

Responsibilities include preparing quotations and cost analyses, managing material and subcontractor inquiries, and maintaining price databases while monitoring market cost