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Production Estimator

Design & Build Recruitment

The Role

Overview

Estimator for medium-density residential projects handling take‑offs, pricing, and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

  • take‑offs
  • tender pricing
  • estimate production
  • quantity take‑offs
  • pricing negotiation
  • plan review

Tasks

-Complete small take offs and collate tender pricing -Ensure the efficient and accurate production of building estimates -Communicate with internal and external stakeholders -Perform estimating associated administrative duties -Complete quantity take-offs for building materials & labour -Analyse, negotiate and revise inclusions with trade and contractor pricing -Check contract plans for accuracy prior to release for construction -Compile and issue purchase orders

Requirements

  • databuild
  • planswift
  • time management
  • communication
  • estimator
  • construction knowledge

What You Bring

-Proficiency with Databuild and PlanSwift -Ability to prioritise work, manage timeframes and hit deadlines -Strong communication skills -Experience working on Medium-Density projects (Townhouses) Demonstrated experience as an estimator within residential construction (volume experience suitable) -Sound knowledge of the construction process and industry standards

Benefits

-Opportunities for career advancement -Salary up to $130K + Super -Supportive work culture

The Company

About Design & Build Recruitment

-Grown from a niche agency to a trusted specialist, serving Australia's built-environment sectors. -Part of the Search4 group, placing thousands in permanent and temporary roles. -Assignments span major construction, energy, engineering, and property projects, including rail, manufacturing, architecture, and business support. -Teams in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth serve multinational corporations, public agencies, and Australian-owned SMEs. -Consultants specialize in specific disciplines, combining market insight with targeted matchmaking to achieve successful hires. -Offer support for both temporary and permanent placements, including an in-house payroll service for contract staff. -Reputation built on delivering specialist roles, particularly in rail, planning, and energy, often in complex or high-stakes environments.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Civil Construction

Construction

Engineering

Property

Renewable Energy

Architecture

Manufacturing

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