Job Description

About The Company

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A well-established residential building business based in Hamilton, Brisbane, is looking for an experienced Estimating Manager to take ownership of its estimating program.

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Estimating sits at the centre of the business, with projects priced from in-house designs, quantity take-offs, supplier and trade rates. The business operates through a fully integrated Databuild and Onsite Companion workflow system.

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With the current Estimating Manager moving on, this is an opportunity for an experienced estimator to step into a key position, take ownership of the estimating function and build on the systems already in place.

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About The Role

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As the Estimating Manager, you will take ownership of the estimating program while remaining hands-on with the day-to-day estimating function.

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You will prepare take-offs, budgets and estimates, manage supplier and trade pricing, identify cost-saving opportunities and lead and mentor the estimating team.

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Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will work closely with the construction, operations and product development teams to ensure projects are accurately priced, cost-effective and aligned with the company's objectives.

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This is a key role for someone who is committed, reliable and enthusiastic, with a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, profitability and continuous improvement.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Operate and maintain the integrated Databuild system, including cost codes, catalogues and pricing databases.
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- Maintain the flow of data between Databuild and Onsite Companion.
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- Prepare and review accurate quantity take-offs,



bills of quantities and Job Analysis Reports.
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- Conduct technical plan reviews at both Preliminary Plans and Working Drawings stages.
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- Prepare detailed cost estimates for customer proposals, factoring in general and special conditions.
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- Ensure sales estimates meet required budgets and deadlines.
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- Develop scopes of works for external stakeholders.
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- Review supplier and subcontractor quotations and negotiate pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities.
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- Prepare project budgets for management approval and monitor actual costs against budget.
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- Report on project progress, costs and profitability to management.
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- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
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- Ensure subcontractor licences and insurances are current and accurately recorded in Onsite Companion.
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- Lead, mentor and support the estimating team.
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- Assist with internal projects and business initiatives as required.
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About You

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To be successful in this role, you will have:

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- 5+ years' experience in construction estimating, ideally within residential building.
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- Strong, hands-on experience with Databuild, including operation, administration and maintaining pricing databases and cost codes.
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- Strong knowledge of cost estimation,



bills of quantities and material take-offs.
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- Experience conducting technical plan reviews at Preliminary Plans and Working Drawings stages.
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- Experience preparing detailed budgets and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
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- Strong understanding of subcontractor compliance, including licensing and insurance requirements.
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- Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
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- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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- A highly analytical, organised and detail-oriented approach.
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- The ability to identify cost savings without compromising quality.
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- A proactive and results-driven approach, with a focus on process improvement.
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- The ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
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- Relevant qualifications in construction management, quantity surveying or estimating, or equivalent industry experience.
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Our Systems

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Hands-on Databuild experience is essential. The successful candidate will be trained on the other systems where required.

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- Databuild – Construction estimating, job costing and accounting.
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- Onsite Companion – Site and project management, linked with Databuild.
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- Document management and invoice approval workflow.
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The Opportunity

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This is an prospect to step into a key position within a growing residential building business and have genuine ownership over the estimating function.

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You will have the opportunity to lead an established estimating team, work directly with the Managing Director and contribute to improving systems, processes and profitability across the business.

📌 Estimating Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Design And Build Recruitment
📍 Queensland