Sales Estimator -Residential
Adelaide, Australia
Permanent
Shape the front end of high-quality residential projects as a Sales Estimator with real influence. You’ll take the lead on tenders and pricing for custom homes, multi-residential builds, and boutique commercial developments, working directly with decision-makers in a business that backs expertise, precision, and initiative.
Our client is a long-standing construction company with a hands-on leadership team and a solid reputation for quality. You’ll work directly with the operations manager, owning the front end of each project and helping shape outcomes from the first quote.
Salary: $130-140k + super
Location: Marden, SA
Requirements:
- Experienced in custom homes and multi residential sales estimations
- Proficiency in Databuild or similar construction estimating software is essential
- Strong understanding of residential construction pricing, tendering, and quoting processes
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with experience maintaining estimating workflows
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to assess and mitigate project risk
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end preparation and submission of detailed BOQs and sales tenders
- Source, review and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive pricing
- Prepare itemised formal quotations for custom home and multi-residential projects
- Apply appropriate margin structures and conduct thorough risk assessments during the tender process
- Maintain and update internal pricing systems and Excel-based estimating workflows
- Identify and implement improvements to estimation systems and procedures
Benefits
- Join a well‑established builder offering excellent career prospects
- High‑autonomy role where you can truly lead and influence outcomes
- Support towards a balanced work‑ & personal lifestyle
- Attractive, negotiable salary package aligned with your expertise
- Exposure to a diverse range of building projects
Ready to join a team that values your expertise? Apply directly!
Questions? Contact Laura O’Donovan: laura.odonovan@sandyou.com.au