Production Estimator

A great opportunity for an experienced Production Estimator to join a fast-paced, supportive team, estimating quality residential homes with excellent systems and software. With around 300 homes delivered annually, enjoy consistent workflow, variety and long-term opportunity.

Client Details

Our client is an award-winning residential builder based on the Gold Coast, with a strong reputation for delivering quality homes and an excellent customer experience.

With approximately 300 homes delivered each year, the business has established itself as a successful and growing player in the residential building market, delivering homes from the Gold Coast through to the Sunshine Coast.

The business combines the scale and systems of a high-performing volume builder with a strong focus on quality, innovation and customer satisfaction. With established processes, excellent estimating systems and a strong pipeline of work, the team is well positioned for continued growth.

Description

As a Production Estimator, you'll prepare accurate and timely estimates across a range of residential projects, supported by established systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare production estimates for residential homes.
• Review plans, specifications, engineering and inclusions.
• Complete quantity take-offs, measurements and detailed costings.
• Estimate materials, labour, trades and construction costs.
• Prepare BOQs and pricing for turnkey and customised homes.
• Identify discrepancies, omissions and potential cost risks.
• Verify supplier and trade pricing.
• Manage multiple estimates and meet deadlines.
• Work closely with construction, drafting and purchasing teams.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and documentation.
• Contribute to improving estimating processes and efficiency.
• Databuild, On-Site and Bluebeam software

Profile

We're looking for an experienced Residential Estimator who is confident working in a high-volume production environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in residential construction estimating.
• Experience with new homes, volume building or production building.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, materials and costs.
• The ability to confidently read and interpret residential building plans.
• Strong quantity take-off and cost-estimating skills.
• Experience with BOQs and detailed project costing.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A practical and commercial approach to estimating.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Job Offer

• Award-winning residential builder
• 300+ homes delivered annually
• Strong pipeline of work
• Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast
• Varied turnkey and customised homes
• Great systems and modern software
• Fast-paced, energetic team
• Immediate start available

If you're an experienced Estimator looking for your next opportunity with a successful Gold Coast builder, we'd like to hear from you.

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mae Berja [0413 885 101](tel:0413 885 101)