Residential Construction Estimator – HighEnd & Architectural Projects

Work set-up: 
Full Remote
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Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of experience in residential construction estimating, preferably in the Australian market., Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience., Proven track record in quoting high-end or architecturally designed residential projects., Proficiency in estimating tools such as Houzz Pro, CONX, Buildxact, CostX, or Cubit..

Key responsibilities:

  • Read and interpret complex architectural and interior design plans to identify scope elements.
  • Conduct material and labor takeoffs and prepare detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQ).
  • Generate comprehensive, itemized, and client-ready quotes using estimating software.
  • Collaborate with the Director to review and finalize estimates, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

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BruntWork Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting SME https://www.bruntworkcareers.co/
501 - 1000 Employees
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Job description

This is a remote position.

job Highlights:
  • Contract type: Independent Contractor
  • Schedule: 4hrs per day

    • About the Company

      We are a premier provider of highend residential construction services, collaborating with Australia’s leading luxury builders, toptier architects, and worldclass interior designers. Our clientele includes celebrities, executives, business leaders, and ultrahighnetworth individuals. Our reputation for precision, transparency, and excellence in quoting is a cornerstone of our success — and we are now seeking a Senior Estimator to take the lead in this critical area.

      Position Overview

      The Senior Estimator will be responsible for owning and managing the entire quoting function of the business. You will work with multimilliondollar architectural home projects and are expected to produce exceptionally accurate, detailed, and clear quotes using architectural and interior design plans. This is the most important role in our company and requires someone with exceptional attention to detail, strong technical understanding, and unwavering integrity.


      Key Responsibilities
      • Read, interpret, and dissect complex architectural and interior design plans to identify all elements within scope
      • Conduct full material and labour takeoffs and prepare detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQ)
      • Generate comprehensive, itemised, and clientready quotes using Houzz Pro
      • Interpret unclear or ambiguous design details to ensure complete scope inclusion
      • Identify and flag missing information or areas of financial risk in project documentation
      • Collaborate closely with the Director to review and finalise all estimates
      • Handle company intellectual property, pricing structures, and client information with the utmost confidentiality
      • Maintain consistency, speed, and accuracy without compromising on quality


        • Requirements
          • Minimum 3+ years of experience in residential construction estimating (Australian market experience preferred)
          • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
          • Proven track record in quoting highend or architecturally designed residential projects
          • Exceptional ability to read and interpret detailed architectural and interior plans
          • Proficient in estimating tools such as Houzz Pro, CONX, Buildxact, CostX, Cubit, or similar platforms
          • Advanced proficiency in preparing clean, accurate, and fully itemised quotes
          • Highly analytical, detailoriented, and methodical in approach
          • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
          • Absolute discretion in handling confidential and sensitive materials
          • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage 3–5 complex quoting projects per week

            • Benefits
              Independent Contractor Perks:
              • Permanent Work from home
              • Immediate Hiring
              • Steady Freelance Job

                • Please note that since this is a permanent workfromhome position and an “Independent Contractor” arrangement, the candidates must have their own computer and internet connection. They will handle their own benefits and taxes. The professional fees are on hourly rates and the rate depends on your performance in the application process.

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Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Industry :
Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Technical Curiosity
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Analytical Skills
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Time Management
  • Personal Integrity

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