Construction Estimator

Location: Adelaide & Surrounding Suburbs, SA

Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent

Salary: $80,000 – $110,000 p.a + Superannuation + Annual Review

Start: Immediate Start Available

About the Role

We are a fast-growing residential & commercial construction company based in Adelaide, specialising in home extensions, full renovations, kitchen/bathroom upgrades, and small commercial fit-outs.

Due to massive ongoing incoming qualified leads, we are expanding our estimating team and looking for a reliable, experienced, English fluent Construction Estimator to join our stable professional team.

This is a pure technical estimating role — NO SALES, NO CLIENT NEGOTIATION PRESSURE.

You will only focus on accurate quoting, takeoffs and technical scopes, while our dedicated sales team handles all client consultations, follow-ups and difficult conversations. All quotes are backed and reviewed by our senior construction manager, so you will never work alone or carry solo pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete detailed takeoffs and accurate cost estimates for residential renovations, extensions and small commercial projects

• Prepare professional, detailed construction quotes and scope documents

• Analyse material costs, trade pricing and site requirements

• Work closely with internal sales and supervision team to clarify project scopes

• Maintain organised quoting records, project files and pricing databases

• Deliver consistent, high-quality quotes within fast turnaround time

Mandatory Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• Native English or Near-Native English communication skills (MANDATORY)

• Minimum 2 years Australian local estimating experience (Residential Renovation / Commercial fit-out background required)

• Familiar with Australian building standards, local material pricing and subcontractor rates

• Experienced with Buildexact software, or highly confident and eager to learn Buildexact quickly

• Extremely reliable, responsible and consistent work ethic

• Able to start immediately or with short notice

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple quoting jobs

Preferred Experience

• Longer background in residential extension & full-home renovation estimating

• Experience working alongside dedicated sales teams

• Familiar with SA local building market pricing

Why Join Crosskeys Built (Top Key Benefits)

✅ High salary range: $80k–$110k p.a based on experience

✅ Zero sales pressure, zero client negotiation stress — purely technical role

✅ Full senior management backup & quote review support

✅ Unlimited consistent work pipeline — stable long-term permanent role

✅ Professional team division: Sales + Estimating + Site Supervision structure

✅ Supportive, no-blame workplace culture

✅ Annual salary performance review with clear pay rise opportunities

✅ Immediate start available for the right reliable candidate

We are only looking for serious, reliable and long-term focused professionals who want stable high-paying work with a growing local Adelaide construction company.

How to Apply

Please submit your updated resume with a brief note outlining your Australian estimating experience, English proficiency and Buildexact experience.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed immediately.

• Please send resume and cover letter to ••••@crosskeysbuilt.com.au