Residential Estimator - NSW Building & Construction

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 dat