Residential Estimator

About the role

This role involves preparing sales-stage estimates for residential home designs and shifting into production estimating for full site construction. You will read and interpret Australian residential house plans, complete take-offs and quantity measurements across trades and materials, and work within estimating systems to produce consistent, reliable numbers.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare sales-stage estimates for single storey, double storey, split level and duplex home designs
• Read and interpret Australian residential house plans accurately
• Complete take-offs and quantity measurements across all residential trades and materials
• Work within the Stroud Homes estimating systems and software to produce consistent, reliable numbers
• Maintain accuracy at the contract price stage so downstream production estimating reconciles cleanly
• Shift into production estimating for full site construction quantities and trade requirements
• Communicate with trades and suppliers confidently about supply, rates or invoices
• Work day to day with the team over Microsoft Teams
• Raise queries and exceptions early rather than working around them
• Follow the Stroud Homes estimating process and standards as trained

About you

• Residential estimating or drafting background with ability to read residential plans and produce accurate quantities
• A drafting qualification with estimating experience
• Experience with estimating or take-off software used in Australian residential construction
• Strong numeracy and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, able to speak and write fluently in English
• Confident dealing directly with an Australian team
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Experience supporting an Australian builder, or exposure to Australian residential construction standards, is an advantage