Sales & Production Estimator

Located on the central Gold Coast in Ashmore, Resolve Construction is an established, multi-award winning Residential Building Company with a diverse project portfolio of prestige, custom homes. We pride ourselves on our strong reputation with trades, suppliers and people within this industry.

We have experienced continual growth over the past few years and are currently seeking to appoint a Production & Sales Estimator to join our team.

Key Role Overview –

• Creating preliminary high-level budgets for new client queries

• Build project specific tenders for presentation to potential clients

• Create scope of works from design documentation

• Liaising with Site Supervisors to finalise scope of works

• Complete full material take-offs for cost estimation and budget management

• Liaising with core contractors and Site Supervisors to solve all outstanding RFIs

• Update and maintain project specific job folders with current documentation, emails and quotes

• Raise contract variations when requested

• Create and issue project related purchase orders post-contract

• Assist team members and colleagues in an ad hoc capacity where required

Responsibilities –

• Project Analysis and Compliance – Thoroughly analyse construction plans, specifications, and drawings to gain a deep understanding of project requirements, ensuring all estimates comply with Council requirements and Australian Standards

• Purchase Order Coordination – Liaise with site supervisors to ensure all relevant purchase orders are released to trades ahead of scheduled site works

• Cost Estimation and Budget Management – Prepare Take-offs and Bills of Quantities – Calculate material, labour, and equipment costs, developing detailed estimates for budget accuracy and feasibility. Financial control by keeping projects within budget constraints across all stages of a project, identifying potential cost-saving opportunities while maintaining the highest quality standards

• Obtain and Compare Vendor Quotes – Source, evaluate and negotiate quotes to secure the best value for our projects. Cultivate and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing and ensure the timely availability of materials and resources

• Data Analysis and Documentation Management – Collect and analyse construction data, ensuring all project documentation is accurate, compliant, and well-organised to support smooth project execution

• Raise Contract Variations as required – Ensure all contract variations are prepared accurately, ensuring all changes are documented clearly, maintaining clear documentation and adhering to project timelines and contractual requirements

• Tender Proposal Preparation – Create detailed tender proposals, including comprehensive cost analysis, timelines, and project-specific details to present to potential clients
  

Skills and Experience

• 3 years of proven experience as an Estimator in high-value residential construction

• Strong estimating knowledge across cost planning, procurement, and supplier negotiations

• Strong understanding of construction methodology, Australian building standards and the ability to interpret drawings and specifications

• High attention to detail with the ability to prepare detailed take-offs and estimates, ensuring accuracy throughout all project stages

• Ability to work collaboratively within a tight knit team, and take initiative when required

• Ability to multitask while working across numerous jobs at various stages of construction

• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong organisational and time management skills

• Proficiency in Buildertrend highly valued

• Experience with Microsoft 365 essential

• Genuine interest and passion in creating unique and beautiful homes with likeminded professionals

About Resolve Construction

• Supportive, collaborative culture – be part of a positive and professional team environment

• Diverse projects – work on high-value, custom homes where each job is unique

• Fantastic on-site work hours 8 – 4:30pm Monday to Friday

• Generous salary package up to $130k Super based on experience

• Very low staff turnover

• We're a passionate and driven team that takes pride in all aspects of our work

No recruiters please.