Sr. Residential Estimator (Remote)

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