Plumbing Estimator

ABOUT ACCESS OFFSHORING:

We specialise in providing Australian businesses with experience and qualified professionals based in the Philippines. Not only does our team of recruiters have extensive experience in sourcing and recruiting offshore talent, we also help Australian businesses implement best practice when it comes to building an offshore team.

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

Our Client is a plumbing service provider located in Queensland, Australia, serving Brisbane and surrounding areas, including the Gold Coast. They are known for delivering reliable and professional plumbing solutions to both residential and commercial clients.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Estimator will take full ownership of the estimating function across a mix of residential and commercial plumbing projects. This role is responsible for completing accurate take-offs, building and maintaining pricing models in Buildxact, and ensuring cost control through precise data management.

The role focuses on internal costing accuracy rather than final client-facing quote sign-off, ensuring all estimates are reliable, structured, and aligned with project budgets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Complete end-to-end take-offs from plans and drawings

Build and maintain accurate pricing models in Buildxact

Ensure all costings are aligned with current rates and project requirements

Maintain high accuracy of data and inputs within Buildxact

Monitor and manage cost control within estimates

Prepare detailed cost breakdowns for internal use

Support pricing consistency across multiple projects

Requirements

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

3–5 years experience in estimating (construction/trade preferred)

Systems:

Microsoft Excel (Advanced and to be able to use Macros and build our full book of rates)

Microsoft Office

BuildXact (Nice ot have)

Core Skills:

Strong take-off capability

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong numerical and cost analysis skills

Ability to build and manage pricing models

Understanding of construction workflows (plumbing highly desirable)

Non-Negotiables

Plumbing industry experience (Strong understading of Hydraulic drawings)

Proven experience using Buildxact

Ability to complete full end-to-end estimating

Strong accuracy and attention to detail

Experience working with take-offs and pricing models

Nice to Have

Exposure to Australian construction standards

Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously

Ideal Candidate Profile

A detail-oriented and structured estimator who thrives on accuracy and consistency. The ideal candidate is confident working independently across full-cycle estimating, with strong system discipline in Buildxact and a focus on producing reliable, data-driven costings