Residential Construction Numbers your thing?

Love turning plans into profit?

We're partnering with a well-established Brisbane residential builder that's looking for an experienced Estimating Manager to take ownership of its estimating function and play a key role in driving project profitability.

This isn't a role where you'll be buried in spreadsheets and left alone. You'll sit at the centre of the business, work closely with senior leadership, influence commercial outcomes, and lead an established estimating team.

What's in it for you?
Established and growing residential builder
Direct reporting line to the Managing Director
Lead and mentor a capable estimating team
Genuine influence over systems, processes and profitability
Brisbane-based role
Strong pipeline of work and long-term career opportunity

The Role As the Estimating Manager, you'll be responsible for:
Leading the end-to-end estimating function
Preparing quantity take-offs, BOQs, budgets and cost estimates
Managing supplier and subcontractor pricing
Negotiating favourable commercial outcomes
Maintaining and optimising Databuild systems and pricing databases




Reviewing plans and identifying cost-saving opportunities
Supporting business-wide commercial decision making
Mentoring and developing the estimating team

What We're Looking
5+ years' estimating experience within construction
Residential building experience highly regarded
Solid Databuild knowledge and hands-on capability
Expertise in take-offs, BOQs and budgeting
Excellent supplier and subcontractor management skills
Commercial acumen and negotiation ability
Solid leadership skills with experience mentoring others
High attention to detail and an eye for continuous improvement

Why This Role? This is a rare chance to join a business where estimating is genuinely valued and where your expertise will directly impact project performance and company growth.

If you're a commercially-minded estimator who enjoys building systems, leading people and driving results, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Now For a confidential discussion, contact Malissa Catania at AWX Executive or apply via SEEK today.

📌 Estimating Manager Eagle Farm
🏢 AWX Executive
📍 Eagle Farm