Sr. Residential Estimator

Senior Residential Estimator – AU Residential (Remote)Remote | Full-Time | Senior Level | Australian Residential Experience Essential

OutsourcedIn is partnering with Australian residential builders to hire a Senior Residential Estimator to provide high-level remote estimating and cost planning support across national residential projects.

This role supports Australian-based estimating and construction teams, delivering accurate and commercially sound estimates for houses, duplexes, townhouses, and small-to-medium residential developments.

Proven Australian residential estimating experience is essential.

About the RoleYou will provide senior-level estimating support to Australian construction teams, ensuring detailed, accurate, and competitive pricing aligned with Australian market standards.

This is a technical support role — working under Australian construction managers and senior estimators.

Key ResponsibilitiesResidential Estimating

- Deliver detailed construction estimates for Australian residential projects

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Prepare estimates for:

New residential builds

Duplexes and townhouses

Medium-density and small subdivision developments

- Complete comprehensive trade and material take-offs from architectural, structural, and civil drawings

Costing & Commercial Review

- Price labour, materials, preliminaries, margins, and contingencies

- Align subcontractor scopes with Australian market rates

- Identify scope gaps, exclusions, cost risks, and assumptions

- Recommend value-engineering and cost-saving opportunities

Tender & Budget Support

- Assist with feasibility studies and early-stage budgets

- Support tender submissions and pricing schedules

- Prepare variations, re-prices, and cost updates

Collaboration & Systems

- Work closely with Construction Managers, Project Managers, and Senior Estimators

- Maintain and refine estimating templates and cost databases

- Update supplier and subcontractor rate libraries

- Review and guide junior estimating staff where required

Mandatory Requirements

- Minimum 10+ years overall experience in residential construction estimating

- Strong, demonstrable Australian residential estimating experience (ESSENTIAL)

- Experience estimating projects across multiple Australian states

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Deep understanding of:

Australian residential construction methods

Trade sequencing and buildability

Local subcontractor scopes and allowances

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Proficiency in:

CostX, Buildsoft (Cubit), EstimateOne, or similar

Advanced Excel for cost modelling and analysis

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Ability to independently interpret:

Architectural, structural, and civil drawings

Specifications and schedules

- Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail

- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Highly Regarded

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Experience working with:

Volume builders

Custom home builders

Medium-density residential developers

- Exposure to Australian contracts and pricing structures

- Previous remote/offshore senior estimating experience

- Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines concurrently

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