Senior Residential Estimator AU Residential (Remote)
Remote | Full-Time | Senior Level | Australian Residential Experience Essential
OutsourcedIn is partnering with Australian residential builders to hire a
Senior Residential Estimator to provide high-level remote estimating and cost planning support across national residential projects.
This role supports Australian-based estimating and construction teams, delivering accurate and commercially sound estimates for houses, duplexes, townhouses, and small-to-medium residential developments.
About The Role
Proven Australian residential estimating experience is essential.
You will provide senior-level estimating support to Australian construction teams, ensuring detailed, accurate, and competitive pricing aligned with Australian market standards.
This is a technical support role working under Australian construction managers and senior estimators.
Key Responsibilities
Residential Estimating- Deliver detailed construction estimates for Australian residential projects
- Prepare estimates for:
- New residential builds
- Duplexes and townhouses
- Medium-density and small subdivision developments
- Complete comprehensive trade and material take-offs from architectural, structural, and civil drawings
Costing & Commercial Review
- Price labour, materials, preliminaries, margins, and contingencies
- Align subcontractor scopes with Australian market rates
- Identify scope gaps, exclusions, cost risks, and assumptions
- Recommend value-engineering and cost-saving opportunities
Tender & Budget Support
- Assist with feasibility studies and early-stage budgets
- Support tender submissions and pricing schedules
- Prepare variations, re-prices, and cost updates
Collaboration & Systems
- Work closely with Construction Managers, Project Managers, and Senior Estimators
- Maintain and refine estimating templates and cost databases
- Update supplier and subcontractor rate libraries
- Review and guide junior estimating staff where required
Mandatory Requirements- Minimum 10+ years overall experience in residential construction estimating
- Strong, demonstrable Australian residential estimating experience (ESSENTIAL)
- Experience estimating projects across multiple Australian states
- Deep understanding of:
- Australian residential construction methods
- Trade sequencing and buildability
- Local subcontractor scopes and allowances
- Proficiency in:
- CostX, Buildsoft (Cubit), EstimateOne, or similar
- Advanced Excel for cost modelling and analysis
- Ability to independently interpret:
- Architectural, structural, and civil drawings
- Specifications and schedules
- Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Highly Regarded- Experience working with:
- Volume builders
- Custom home builders
- Medium-density residential developers
- Exposure to Australian contracts and pricing structures
- Previous remote/offshore senior estimating experience
- Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines concurrently
