Building Supervisor / Estimator – Insurance Repairs

? Location: Greater Melbourne West & Semi-Regional Areas
? Full Time | Hybrid

Scope, estimate, and supervise residential insurance repairs for a builder with consistent insurer workflow, strong claim coordination support, and a professional, team-focused culture.

About PBS

PBS is a leading insurance repair builder delivering residential repairs across Victoria, NSW and Queensland. As a trusted panel builder for major insurers, we pride ourselves on strong systems, explicit processes, and a supportive team culture focused on quality, accountability, and results.

We’re looking for an experienced Building Supervisor / Estimator to join our team, covering Greater Melbourne and semi-regional areas.

The Role

You’ll assess, scope, estimate, and manage residential insurance repair claims from start to finish. Supported by a strong admin and claims team, you’ll focus on delivering projects efficiently, on time, within budget and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

· Conduct site assessments and prepare scopes and repair estimates

· Manage claims through to completion

· Attend all scheduled client appointments punctually and maintain accurate, timely records of site attendance and daily activity

· Coordinate with clients, trades, and internal teams

· Oversee scheduling, timelines, budgets, and variations

· Prepare reports and supporting documentation

· Ensure projects meet KPIs, quality standards, and insurer requirements

What We Offer

· Competitive salary package

· Vehicle allowance, fuel, and e-tag

· Company phone, laptop and iPad

· Strong claim coordination team support

· Consistent workflow

· Professional, team-focused culture

About You

Essential





· Cert IV Building & Construction and/or Trade Qualification

· Experience as a Building Supervisor in residential construction

· Strong residential construction knowledge (NCC and Australian Standards)

· Confident scoping and estimating repairs

· Current Construction Induction Safety Certificate (White Card)

· Current, unrestricted Victorian driver’s license

· Valid, unrestricted Australian work rights (subject to VEVO check or citizenship documents)

· Advanced Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication tailored for a diverse audience, including tradespeople, insurance policy holders and insurance company professionals.

· Exceptional Multi-Tasking & Detail Focus: Proven ability to manage multiple complex repair claims simultaneously under tight insurer deadlines without losing attention to detail.

· Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to engage, negotiate, and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable

· Insurance repair experience

· Experience using construction or job management software

· You're organised, proactive and clear communicator

· Accountability and integrity matter as much as technical skill.

The position is subject to a six (6) month probationary period. All offers of employment are conditional on a satisfactory National Police Check (any disclosable outcomes assessed for relevance to the role), together with verification of qualifications, licences, right to work, and references. A start date will not be confirmed until these have been received and accepted by PBS. PBS maintains a drug and alcohol free workplace, and employees may be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing during their employment in accordance with our Drug and Alcohol Policy.

📌 Building Supervisor / Estimator – Insurance Repairs (Melbourne)
🏢 Pierce Building Services
📍 Melbourne