Sales Estimator - Residential Home Building

About the Company

Join a well-established and award-winning volume home building firm located in Melbourne's South-Eastern suburbs. The company employs 55 full-time staff and constructs around 120 homes annually, with project contract values averaging between $900,000 and $1,500,000. The homes include both Greenfield developments and Knockdown-Rebuild projects.

Role Overview

The Sales Estimator will oversee pricing activities throughout the early stages of residential construction. This encompasses producing sales quotes, estimating building tenders, managing customer variations, assessing site works, and pricing fixed house-and-land package options. The estimator must thoroughly review architectural plans, engineering documents, developer guidelines, and approved design changes, ensuring all structural, compliance, and cost elements are accurately captured.

Collaboration with sales, drafting, and construction support teams is essential to handle pricing inquiries, keep the variation price book up to date, and safeguard profit margins before construction begins. The role demands an experienced estimator capable of working autonomously under tight deadlines, applying practical building knowledge beyond using standard rates.

Work Schedule

This full-time position is entirely office-based, working Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the South-Eastern Melbourne office.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and price sales quotes, building tenders, and variation estimates.
• Ensure all pricing and variations comply with company policies and protect business margins.
• Assess site works and developer requirements, including pricing for fixed house and land packages.
• Review and price approved structural design modifications to include all structural and compliance factors.
• Maintain and update the company’s published variation price book to ensure accuracy.
• Provide clarifications and technical support to the construction support team, liaising with external contractors and building surveyors as necessary.
• Participate constructively in team meetings and company activities, fostering respect and collaboration.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for business development and improvements in policies and procedures.
• Support team members and contribute towards achieving company goals.

Required Skills and Personal Attributes

• Exceptional communication skills tailored to varied audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and written communication proficiency.
• Commercially minded with practical application of knowledge.
• Team-oriented with a supportive and cooperative spirit.
• Effective time management and organizational capabilities.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Confident, positive, and adaptable to feedback and change.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a similar sales estimating role within the residential building industry.
• Proven track record in delivering quality production estimates.
• Strong planning and meticulous attention to detail.
• Company-focused, proactive, and committed work ethic.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and initiative.
• Business awareness, diligence, and consistent positive approach.

Benefits

• Secure long-term career growth within a reputable residential builder.
• Supportive management and collaborative work culture.
• Client-facing role with autonomy and ownership of pricing outcomes.
• Stable project pipeline and steady workload.
• Opportunities to engage with multiple internal departments.
• Competitive weekly salary, commensurate with experience.

Additional Information

To be eligible, candidates must have the right to work in Australia without restrictions. The company emphasizes confidentiality throughout the recruitment process. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.