Altitude Investment Builders is a Brisbane-based residential builder operating exclusively in the investment sector, delivering quality homes for property investors.
The company is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator/Estimating Manager to lead its estimating function, reporting directly to the Managing Director.
About the Role
The successful candidate will lead estimating across all projects, working with the company's established systems — Databuild for estimating and Onsite Companion for workflow — to deliver accurate, profitable estimates from preliminary plans through to contract.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and authorise quantity take-offs, Bills of Quantities and Job Analysis Reports
Maintain the Databuild cost-code catalogue, ensuring pricing remains accurate and current
Conduct technical reviews of preliminary plans and working drawings
Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing
Monitor actual versus budgeted costs, report to management and apply findings to improve future pricing
Prepare and submit quotes and customer proposals on time, factoring in general and special conditions
Lead and mentor the estimating team
Skills and Experience




A minimum of five years' estimating experience in residential construction
Qualifications in construction management, quantity surveying or estimating (or equivalent experience)
Proficiency in Databuild (essential), including ongoing system and data maintenance
Strong capability in cost estimation, Bills of Quantities, material take-offs, budgeting and subcontractor compliance
Strong analytical skills, with a record of identifying cost savings without compromising quality
Excellent written and verbal communication with management, site teams, subcontractors and clients
Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects under deadline pressure
Ethical and detail-oriented, capable of working autonomously and leading a team
Why Join Altitude Investment Builders
A focus purely on investment builds, with repeatable designs and consistent specifications supporting productive, high-volume estimating
A senior position reporting directly to the Managing Director, with genuine ownership of the estimating function
Established systems and processes (Databuild and Onsite Companion) already in place and well maintained
A permanent, office-based role at Eagle Farm, QLD ****
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📌 Senior Estimator / Estimating Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Altitude Investment Builders
📍 Queensland