Sr. Residential Estimator

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 Originally posted on Himalayas