Production Estimator | Residential Construction

McLachlan Homes | Caboolture, QLD

Work Type: Full-time

Classification: Construction > Estimating

Founded in Family, Built Around Lifestyle

Established in 1997, McLachlan Homes is an award-winning residential builder proud to design and construct high-quality, custom homes across South East Queensland.

At our core, we foster a culture rooted in family, teamwork, and long-term commitment—with many of our team members proudly celebrating over 10 years of service with us.

We are currently seeking an experienced and detail-driven Production Estimator to join our dedicated team at our head office in Caboolture.

If you share our passion for exceptional accuracy, quality, and possess a positive, proactive attitude, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

- Plan & Specification Review: Analyze drawings, engineering plans, soil reports, and council/statutory inclusions to ensure full technical accuracy.
- Quantity Take-Offs & BOQs: Perform accurate measurements and calculations for materials, trades, and site labor to prepare comprehensive Bill of Quantities (BOQs) for custom homes, turnkey packages, and standard designs.
- Order : Generate accurate whole-house material orders, verify supplier/subcontractor pricing.
- Discrepancy Identification: Proactively spot plan errors, omissions, or potential cost risks prior to construction starting in office.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with construction manager, site supervisors, drafting teams to resolve pricing queries, model mark-up scenarios, and ensure projects align with client briefs and budgets.
- Team & Admin Support:



Provide clear technical guidance to administrative staff, support the wider Production Estimating team, and complete reporting/workflow tracking as directed.
- Variations: Cost customer contract variations that are completed by other dedicated Customer support staff.

About You

- Experience: Minimum 5 years of residential estimating experience OR a strong trade background with extensive quoting/costing experience.
- Core Strengths: Exceptional numerical accuracy, proactive problem-solving ability, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Attitude: A positive, team-first mindset with a strong work ethic and high attention to detail.

Technical Skills:

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience using industry estimating and project tracking platforms (Databuild preferred, Onsite Companion highly desirable).
- High competency in reading and interpreting plans and engineering documentation.

What We Offer

- Supportive Family Culture: A welcoming, collaborative environment with long-tenured team members and clear executive support.
- Competitive Package: Excellent salary package reflecting your experience and industry capability.
- Stable Local Career: Permanent position at our Caboolture head office working on exciting custom homes and award winning standard designs

How to Apply This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled Production Estimator to take the next step in their career with an established industry leader.

If you possess the required experience, technical drive, and a great attitude, submit your Cover Letter and CV today.

All applications are confidential.

? Email: [email protected]

📌 Production Estimator | Residential Construction (Caboolture)
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📍 Caboolture