- Proven estimating experience in commercial and residential construction (must).
- Manage estimating from plans through to submission with profitability and risk focus.
- Strong understanding of costing, margins, and project risk; read/interpret plans and specs.
Role Type
Pay Rate
Description
This is not a back-office estimating role.
You will be responsible for:
– Managing estimating from plans through to submission
– Reviewing drawings, specs, and scopes for commercial & Residential carpentry
projects
– Pricing work with a strong focus on profitability and risk
– Managing inbound opportunities and tender pipeline
– Building relationships with builders, developers, and key clients
– Identifying which projects to pursue vs walk away from
– Working directly with the owner to drive growth.
You are not just quoting jobs you are helping shape the direction and revenue of the
business.
What We’re Looking For
– Proven experience estimating in construction (commercial & Residential MUST)
– Strong understanding of costing, margins, and project risk
– Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications confidently
– Commercial mindset not just trying to win every job
– Strong communication and relationship-building skills
– Self-driven and comfortable taking ownership
Bonus if you:
– Have experience in carpentry, cladding, or structural works
– Have existing relationships with builders in SEQ
What You’ll Get
– Base salary: $110k – $140k (depending on experience)
– Uncapped commission linked to performance
– OTE: $200k – $300k+
– Company Computer, Phone
– Autonomy to run your function properly
– Direct access to decision making
– Clear pathway into a leadership role as the business scales
Why Join Ideal Group
– Focus on profitable commercial & Residential work, not low-margin volume
– Strong team and systems already in place
Clear vision to scale to $10M+
– Opportunity to grow into a senior leadership position
Apply If you’re ready to step up from “just estimating” and want to be rewarded for your performance, we’d like to hear from you.
Applicants MUST Email their interest to Corey@idealgroupaustralia.com. Failure to do
so will result in NOT progressing with your application further.
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