Manage and maintain the company price file, keeping rates, allowances and specifications accurate and up to date
Monitor price erosion and margin leakage across the build program, and act before it reaches signed contracts
Continually analyse and recommend the pricing required to protect margin, and track cost movements against what we have sold
Prepare accurate estimates, tenders and scopes for new designs, variations and construction methods
Compare estimated costs to actual job costs, and feed findings back into the price file
Report regularly to the Building Manager on cost trends, risks and pricing recommendations
Work closely with the sales, building and administration teams to keep pricing consistent across the business
Support continuous improvement of estimating systems, processes and data
About you
Minimum 5 years' estimating experience with a volume or project home builder,



including hands-on management of a price file or cost database
Proven track record monitoring cost movements and protecting margin
Excellent analytical skills and comfort working with large data sets and spreadsheets
Sound knowledge of residential construction methods, trades, materials and costs in WA
Solid attention to detail, with the commercial judgement to know what matters
Clear communication, and the ability to hold a firm line on pricing while working well with colleagues
Experience with Truth Engine estimating software is highly regarded
Relevant trade, building or quantity surveying qualifications are desirable, but experience counts most
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📌 Estimating Manager: Volume Residential Builder (Perth)
🏢 First Homebuilders Pty
📍 Perth