Residential Estimator - NSW Building & Construction

About this role

Residential Estimator – NSW Building & Construction (Remote)
Work From Home | Full-Time | AU Hours | NSW Experience Essential
OutsourcedIn is partnering with a NSW-based residential building company delivering new homes, duplexes, and medium-density projects.
We are seeking an experienced Residential Estimator with strong NSW building industry knowledge to prepare accurate, compliant, and commercially sound estimates aligned with local construction standards and trade pricing.
Minimum 5+ years NSW residential estimating experience is ESSENTIAL.
About the Role
You will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates, conducting full take-offs, managing trade pricing, and supporting tender and pre-construction processes.
This role requires strong commercial judgement, excellent knowledge of NSW residential construction practices, and the ability to work confidently with trade and supplier pricing.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Cost Planning

Prepare detailed estimates and cost plans for:

New residential homes

Duplexes and dual occupancies

Townhouses and small residential developments

Conduct full material and trade take-offs from:

Architectural drawings

Structural and civil plans

Specifications and schedules

Price labour, materials, preliminaries, margins, and contingencies

Prepare variation pricing and revised scope estimates

Trade & Supplier Pricing

Obtain, review, and analyse trade and supplier quotes

Ensure scopes are complete with clear inclusions and exclusions

Compare pricing against competitive NSW market rates

Manage consultant pricing inputs

Maintain pricing registers and approved supplier databases

Commercial & Pre-Construction Support

Identify cost risks, assumptions, and scope gaps

Highlight buildability issues and value-engineering opportunities

Assist with feasibility pricing and early-stage budgets

Support tender submissions and client quote preparation

Prepare documentation for pre-construction handovers

Maintain estimating templates, cost databases, and trackers

Mandatory Experience & Skills

Minimum 5+ years experience as a Residential Estimator in NSW (ESSENTIAL)

Strong knowledge of:

NSW residential construction methods

Trade sequencing and subcontractor scopes

Local NSW pricing structures

Proven experience obtaining and managing trade and supplier quotes

Proficiency in estimating software such as:

CostX

Buildsoft (Cubit)

EstimateOne

Or similar

Advanced Excel skills for cost analysis and reporting

Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and civil drawings

High attention to detail and strong commercial judgement

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines concurrently

Highly Regarded

Experience estimating custom homes

Experience in medium-density residential projects

Familiarity with NSW residential contracts and compliance requirements

Experience working closely with Construction Managers and site teams

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