Sr. Residential Estimator

About this role

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

Deliver detailed construction estimates for Australian residential projects

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

Deep understanding of:

Australian residential construction methods

Trade sequencing and buildability

Local subcontractor scopes and allowances

Proficiency in:

CostX, Buildsoft (Cubit), EstimateOne, or similar

Advanced Excel for cost modelling and analysis

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

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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