Job Description
Design & Build Recruitment – Sydney Hills District NSW
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Our client is a well established custom homebuilder based in the Hills District. Due to an increase in work, they are looking to add an additional person to their Estimating team.
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The business specialise in high-end custom homes and renovations on projects across Sydney. They have a very strong and well respected reputation in the industry, and we are working exclusively with them on this search.
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The Role
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This is a hands on estimating position suited to someone with solid residential construction estimating experience.
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You will be involved in pricing projects from plans, completing take-offs, obtaining subcontractor pricing and ensuring estimates are accurate and commercially sound.
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The role will have exposure across both pre-construction/sales estimating and production estimating, so experience across both areas would be highly regarded.
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Key Responsibilities
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Prepare accurate estimates and tenders from architectural and construction plans
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Complete detailed quantity take-offs and pricing
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Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier pricing
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Review plans, specifications and documentation to identify scope and cost requirements
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Allow for labour, materials, trades and construction costs
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Identify discrepancies, omissions and potential cost risks
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Update estimates in line with design changes and revised documentation
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Assist with variations and cost changes throughout the project lifecycle
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Work closely with internal design, construction and project teams
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Ensure estimates are thoroughly checked and accurately reflect project requirements
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Our client is a well established custom homebuilder based in the Hills District. Due to an increase in work, they are looking to add an additional person to their Estimating team.
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The business specialise in high-end custom homes and renovations on projects across Sydney.



They have a very strong and well respected reputation in the industry, and we are working exclusively with them on this search.
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The Role
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This is a hands on estimating position suited to someone with solid residential construction estimating experience.
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You will be involved in pricing projects from plans, completing take-offs, obtaining subcontractor pricing and ensuring estimates are accurate and commercially sound.
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The role will have exposure across both pre-construction/sales estimating and production estimating, so experience across both areas would be highly regarded.
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Key Responsibilities
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Prepare accurate estimates and tenders from architectural and construction plans
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Complete detailed quantity take-offs and pricing
n
Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier pricing
n
Review plans, specifications and documentation to identify scope and cost requirements
n
Allow for labour, materials, trades and construction costs
n
Identify discrepancies, omissions and potential cost risks
n
Update estimates in line with design changes and revised documentation
n
Assist with variations and cost changes throughout the project lifecycle
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Work closely with internal design, construction and project teams
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Ensure estimates are thoroughly checked and accurately reflect project requirements
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About You
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We're looking for someone with:
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Previous residential estimating experience
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Experienced using estimating software such as Databuild, Cubit or similar
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Experience pricing custom homes, renovations, extensions or similar residential projects
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Strong understanding of residential construction methods and costs
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Good knowledge of take-offs, quantities and subcontractor pricing
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High attention to detail and accuracy
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Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction documentation
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Experience with estimating/take-off software
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Robust communication skills and the ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders
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Only successful candidates will be contacted.

📌 Estimator - Custom Homes (New South Wales)
🏢 Design And Build Recruitment
📍 New South Wales