Job DescriptionAn award-winning and highly established volume home building company, based in the South-Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, with a total team count of 55 full-time staff and building approximately 120 homes per year with average contract values ranging from $900k-$1.5m are looking to hire an experienced Sales Estimator to join their growing team based in their stunning and modern South-Eastern suburbs of Melbourne office.Homes built by the business can range from Greenfield and Knockdown-Rebuild Projects.The OpportunityAs Sales Estimator, you will manage pricing across the front end of the residential building process, including sales quotes, building tenders, customer variations, site works and fixed house-and-land packages.You'll review plans, engineering, developer guidelines and approved design changes to ensure every structural, compliance and cost requirement is captured accurately.
Working closely with sales, drafting and construction support, you'll resolve pricing queries, maintain the variation price book and help protect margins before projects move into construction.This role will suit an experienced estimator who can work independently, manage competing deadlines and apply practical building knowledge—not simply rely on standard rates.Hours Of OperationMonday to Friday 7.30am to 4.00pm, full time working in an entirely office-based role.Why This Role Stands OutWork with an established residential builder offering genuine long-term stabilityManage varied estimating work rather than repeating one narrow taskTake ownership of pricing accuracy and commercial outcomesWork across tenders, variations, site costs and fixed house-and-land packagesJoin an experienced team with established systems (Databuild & Framework)



and pricing proceduresHave input into pricing updates and improvements to estimating processesWork from a South East Melbourne officeMonday to Friday office-based role with consistent workflowKey Responsibilities of the RoleSales Quote, Building Tender and Variation Estimating (Raising, Wording and Pricing)Ensuring Business Margins are maintained and Business Policies are adhered to with all pricing and variationsSite Works Assessments and Developer Requirements Review (Compliance Review and Pricing), including Fixed House and Land Package pricingReviewing and pricing approved Structural Design changes, including capturing structural and compliance requirementsUtilisation of company Published Variation Price Book, and required maintenance and updating of company to ensure on going accuracyAssisting Construction Support Team with Providing Clarifications and Support, including liaising with External Contractors and Building Surveyor to provide required technical informationAttend and participate in team/company activities, meetings, and day to day work activities, demonstrating respect and consideration for individuals, their differences, experiences and expertiseCommunicate passionately, effectively and constructively with other team members, company employees, Customers and SuppliersBe aware of and communicate to other employees and to the business, opportunities for business development, and improvement in policies,



procedures and practicesActively work with and support other team members and/or company employees to achieve business goalsThe above roles & responsibilities are not exhaustive and may be amended as requiredSkills & CompetenciesCommunication: the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying communication style depending upon the audience.Attention to detail: excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally.Commerciality: ability to apply knowledge in a practical, commercial mannerTeamwork: willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members.Time management/organisation: accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given and carry out administrative duties within portfolio in an efficient and timely manner.Required QualitiesProfessional ApproachAbility to work under pressure, with time sensitive deadlinesOrganisational and time management skillsExcellent attention to detail Confident mannerPositive approach to change and receiving feedback.Previous ExperienceA minimum of 5 years exhibited loyal experience in an equivalent role and industry.Demonstrated ability in delivering high quality Production Estimates.Strong planning skills with precise attention to detail.A selfless, company-centric, can-do attitude.Excellent time management skills accompanied with a robust work-ethic.Confident communication and interpersonal skills.Initiative.Business awareness.Diligence.Positive & consistent approachThe key benefits for youStrong long-term career opportunity within a growing residential builderSupportive leadership team and collaborative cultureClient-facing role with genuine ownership and autonomyStable pipeline of projects and consistent workflowOpportunity to work closely across multiple internal departmentsWeekly salary structure with remuneration based on experience
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📌 Sales Estimator - Home Building Company (Melbourne)
🏢 Austcorp Executive
📍 Melbourne