Residential Construction Estimator

Job Highlights:

• Contract type: Independent Contractor
• Work Schedule: 4hrs per day; Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Sydney Time

About the Company

We are a premier provider of high-end residential construction services, collaborating with Australia’s leading luxury builders, top-tier architects, and world-class interior designers. Our clientele includes celebrities, executives, business leaders, and ultra-high-net-worth 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 multimillion-dollar 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 labor takeoffs and prepare detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQ)
• Generate comprehensive, itemized, and client-ready 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 finalize 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 high-end 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 itemized quotes
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, 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

Reminder:

• Apply directly through the link provided; you will be redirected to BruntWork’s Career Site. You must complete your application through this link to fulfill the initial requirements, which include pre-screening assessment questions, a technical check of your computer, and a voice recording. Applications with complete requirements will be prioritized.
• Please note that this is a permanent work-from-home position under an Independent Contractor arrangement. Candidates must have their own computer and reliable internet connection. As independent contractors, they will be responsible for managing their own benefits and taxes. Professional fees are based on hourly rates, which will be determined by performance during the application process.

Job ID: 47220718176