Sr. Residential Estimator (Remote)

Job description

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:

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New residential builds

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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

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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

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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:

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Volume builders

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Custom home builders

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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