About the role
Project Manager & Estimator Support – AU Residential (Remote)
Work From Home | Full-Time | AU Hours | NSW Residential Experience Essential
OutsourcedIn is partnering with an Australian residential building and construction consultancy to hire an experienced Project Manager & Estimator Support professional to assist with trade pricing, quote coordination, and project administration.
This role supports both pre-construction and live residential projects and requires strong Australian building industry experience, particularly within NSW.
Proven Australian residential building experience (NSW) is ESSENTIAL.
About the Role
You will work closely with the Construction Manager, Project Managers, and Estimators to coordinate trade quotes, prepare pricing summaries, and support internal and client-facing documentation.
This role suits a proactive, confident communicator who is comfortable liaising with Australian trades, suppliers, consultants, and internal stakeholders. Strong follow-up skills and pricing accuracy are critical.
Key Responsibilities
Trade Pricing & Quote Management (Core Function)
Obtain quotes from trades, subcontractors, builders, suppliers, and consultants
Prepare and issue RFQs and detailed scope requests
Follow up with tradies and suppliers to ensure timely submissions
Review quotes for scope completeness, inclusions/exclusions, and compliance with drawings and specifications
Prepare structured pricing comparisons and cost summaries for internal review
Provide pricing breakdowns for internal teams and client-facing proposals (as directed)
Maintain trade pricing registers and approved supplier lists
Update estimates and cost trackers based on returned quotes
Client & Internal Quoting
Prepare draft client quotes and detailed cost breakdowns (non-signatory role)
Issue revised quotes based on design changes, client selections, variations, and scope updates
Ensure quotes align with builder pricing structures, approved margins, and allowances
Coordinate internal approvals prior to issuing final quotes
Maintain professional, clear documentation suitable for client presentation
Project Manager & Estimator Support
Provide direct support to Project Managers and Estimators
Assist with take-offs and pricing inputs
Support preparation of tender documentation
Assist with pre-construction handovers
Maintain variation logs, cost trackers, and project registers
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (suppliers, consultants, trades)
Support scheduling and trade coordination requirements
Maintain organised project documentation and CRM systems
Mandatory Experience & Skills
Minimum 5 years experience in Australian residential building (NSW essential)
Experience within an Australian building company or construction consultancy
Demonstrated experience obtaining quotes from trades, builders, suppliers, and consultants
Experience preparing pricing summaries and draft client quotes
Strong understanding of Australian residential trade scopes and sequencing
Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and civil drawings
Confident, extroverted communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent written and verbal English
High attention to detail and pricing accuracy
Strong coordination and follow-up skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines concurrently
Highly Regarded
Experience working remotely with Australian builders
Familiarity with estimating and construction software such as:
CostX
Cubit
EstimateOne
Buildertrend
SimPRO
Procore
Background in estimating support, contracts administration, or project coordination
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