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 Role
You 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 Responsibilities
Residential Estimating
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Deliver detailed construction estimates for Australian residential projects
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Prepare estimates for:
- New residential builds
- Duplexes and townhouses
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Medium-density and small subdivision developments
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Complete comprehensive trade and material take-offs from architectural, structural, and civil drawings
Costing & Commercial Review
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Price labour, materials, preliminaries, margins, and contingencies
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Align subcontractor scopes with Australian market rates
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Identify scope gaps, exclusions, cost risks, and assumptions
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Recommend value-engineering and cost-saving opportunities
Tender & Budget Support
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Assist with feasibility studies and early-stage budgets
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Support tender submissions and pricing schedules
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Prepare variations, re-prices, and cost updates
Collaboration & Systems
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Work closely with Construction Managers, Project Managers, and Senior Estimators
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Maintain and refine estimating templates and cost databases
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Update supplier and subcontractor rate libraries
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Review and guide junior estimating staff where required
Mandatory Requirements
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Minimum 10+ years overall experience in residential construction estimating
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Strong, demonstrable Australian residential estimating experience (ESSENTIAL)
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Experience estimating projects across multiple Australian states
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Deep understanding of:
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Australian residential construction methods
- Trade sequencing and buildability
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Local subcontractor scopes and allowances
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Proficiency in:
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CostX, Buildsoft (Cubit), EstimateOne, or similar
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Advanced Excel for cost modelling and analysis
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Ability to independently interpret:
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Architectural, structural, and civil drawings
- Specifications and schedules
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Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail
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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
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Exposure to Australian contracts and pricing structures
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Previous remote/offshore senior estimating experience
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Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines concurrently
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