Woods & Cois partnering with a well-established volume builder in Melbourne to recruit an experiencedSales Estimating Team Leader.
This opportunity would suit an experienced residential Sales Estimator with proven leadership capability, or an established Team Leader looking for their next challenge.
Working alongside senior leadership, you'll oversee the day to day performance of the sales estimating function while remaining technically involved in the preparation and review of estimates.
You'll be responsible for leading a team of estimators, providing guidance and mentoring, balancing workloads and ensuring estimates are delivered accurately and within required timeframes.
You'll also work closely with sales, drafting, procurement, scheduling and construction teams to ensure estimates align with client selections, developer requirements and construction methodologies, while contributing to continuous improvements across systems and processes.
The Role
As the Team Lead, you'll be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of the sales estimating function, ensuring estimates are provided accurately, efficiently and in line with business expectations.
This position requires someone with a genuine passion for residential construction, exceptional estimating knowledge and the ability to balance people leadership with operational delivery.
You'll play an significant role in maintaining estimating standards, improving workflows and building strong relationships across the business to ensure a smooth transition from sales through to construction.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor and develop a team of Sales Estimators
Prepare and review detailed residential sales estimates
Review complex files and provide technical guidance to the estimating team
Ensure estimates are accurate,



commercially viable and completed within agreed timeframes
Interpret architectural drawings, engineering documentation and developer requirements
Review client variations, specifications and inclusions
Identify opportunities to improve estimating systems, processes and efficiencies
Collaborate with sales, drafting, procurement, scheduling and construction teams
Monitor team performance, workload allocation and delivery timeframes
Support the ongoing training and development of the estimating team
About You
Extensive experience in residential Sales Estimating within a volume or large scale building setting
Previous experience leading, mentoring or supervising an estimating team
Strong understanding of residential construction methods, NCC requirements and developer guidelines
High level of technical estimating knowledge and attention to detail
Experience using Databuild (preferred)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
What's on Offer
Join one of Melbourne's leading residential builders
Opportunity to lead an established and experienced estimating team
Long-term career progression within a stable and growing business
Collaborative leadership team and supportive culture
Competitive salary package based on experience
Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce that values all backgrounds and experiences.
We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members, and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
*You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted.
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📌 Sales Estimating Team Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 Woods
📍 Melbourne