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Sr. Residential Estimator (Remote)

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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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