Estimating Manager

Estimating Manager

Salary:

$140000 - 160000 / Year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Sydney - NSW 

Industry:

Construction

Reference:

AMA04112025

Contact Name:

Anca Marinescu

Contact Email:

anca@designandbuild.com.au

Date Published:

21-Nov-2025

This building company has been in Sydney for over 20 years. They have a growing presence across Sydney, especially the inner west. They have a growing team in the estimating department and require someone to help oversee all work and staff performance. 

They are conveniently located in southwest Sydney and have a tight-knit, friendly working culture. 

Key Responsibilities
  • Overseeing production estimating from end-to-end, including BOQs and take-offs, and ensuring all project documentation aligns across plans, engineering, inclusions and selections.
  • Managing and updating pricing libraries, databases and internal catalogues/“recipes.”
  • Leading a team comprising one senior production estimator and two sales estimators.
  • Contributing to the development of both individual and team KPIs.
  • Creating a team culture built on accountability, ownership, and collaboration.
  • Coaching and developing a high-performing estimating team.
  • Coordinating workflow and workload distribution across the estimating function.
  • Sourcing suppliers and negotiating competitive pricing and quality products.
  • Streamlining processes and supporting seamless collaboration with other departments.
  • Tracking ETSs and monitoring potential margin erosion.
  • Ensuring every output is consistent, accurate and delivered efficiently.
  • Assisting with recruitment when required.
Requirements for the role:
  • Trade or Tertiary Qualifications (building)
  • Experience working for a residential builder (custom or volume)
  • Experience working on house & land packages, spec homes, contract housing or similar
  • A solid understanding of the Australian Building Industry
  • A flexible approach to work and a willingness to be involved in growing the business
  • Ability to work full time in the office, Monday to Friday.
Benefits
  • Established business of over twenty years.
  • Growth opportunity as company develops and expands
  • Diverse portfolio of work in custom home/duplex and project home building 
  • Company focused on diverse and custom designs 
  • Opportunity to contribute to high-quality homes.
  • Be part of an experienced, long-standing team with a strong industry reputation.
  • Work within a process that values transparency, communication and client satisfaction.
To apply please email your CV to Anca Marinescu on anca@designandbuild.com.au
Call 02 9376 8200 for more information 
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