[Hiring] Production Estimator @Hunt St

Role Description

The Production Estimator will support the company's residential construction operations by managing the post-sales estimation and procurement process for active builds. The candidate will work exclusively on production estimation once a job has been awarded and released into the build pipeline. The role is process-oriented and volume-driven, requiring strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple jobs simultaneously, and familiarity with Australian residential construction workflows. The estimator will work closely with the onshore team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and process jobs once released into the production pipeline
• Issue and manage requests for quotes (RFQs) to subcontractors and suppliers via the company's estimating system
• Follow up on outstanding quotes and ensure timely receipt
• Prepare and maintain production budgets for each build
• Issue purchase orders (POs) in line with approved budgets
• Track and reconcile costs against budgets throughout the build cycle
• Liaise with site supervisors and the internal team as needed to clarify scope or resolve variations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the estimating system
• Flag any cost overruns, scope changes, or procurement issues to the relevant stakeholder
• Check invoices against budgets and determine outcomes for discrepancies

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in construction estimating, ideally residential, or a directly adjacent sector
• Experience working with Australian construction businesses or in an Australian-facing role (strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with the end-to-end production estimating process including RFQs, budget preparation, and purchase order management
• High proficiency in written and spoken English
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple active jobs simultaneously
• Confidence working independently in a remote environment with structured oversight
• Experience using construction estimating and project management software
• A stable home office setup with reliable internet

Requirements

• Experience using Sitebook for site documentation, inspections, and project compliance tracking
• Proficient in Bluebeam Revu for PDF markup, plan review, and quantity takeoffs
• Comfortable using Trello to manage tasks and track project workflows
• Strong proficiency across Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data management and cost tracking

Benefits

• This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.
• Full time equivalent (approximately 36–40 hours per week).
• Must be available during South Australian business hours (ACST).