Estimating Manager - Modular Construction

Austcorp Executive

QLD — On-site

About the role

Join a fast-growing modular construction company with a reputation for design innovation, operational excellence, and genuine team culture. This is an opportunity to take ownership of the estimating function, mentor a small team, and play a key role in shaping future systems and processes as the business scales nationally.

The Company

Our client is an award-winning modular construction company specialising in high-quality residential and commercial builds across Queensland. Operating from modern facilities in Brisbane’s south, they deliver cutting-edge prefabricated projects that combine speed, sustainability, and precision engineering. With strong leadership and ambitious growth plans, this business offers a collaborative environment where initiative and continuous improvement are valued.

The business has exciting growth plans in the upcoming 12 months and beyond and is looking to double its current $50m annual turnover to $100m, seeking a new Estimating Manager to be part of that growth.

This role is critical in ensuring that the company’s projects are profitable and delivered on time and within budget, supporting the company’s strong reputation for excellence in the construction industry. It is ideally targeted at a candidate with experience around the $100m per annum mark.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll lead the estimating function, ensuring accurate, efficient, and competitive project costings that align with client expectations and company standards. You’ll mentor a dedicated estimator and work closely with design, procurement, and project delivery teams to drive continuous improvement across systems and workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of all project estimates across residential and commercial modular builds.
• Maintain up-to-date cost catalogues and benchmark pricing data to support commercial decisions.
• Develop and improve estimating templates, processes, and reporting tools (including migration from BuildXact to CostX).
• Collaborate with design and procurement to ensure clarity of scope, inclusions, and exclusions.
• Present estimates and commercial summaries to senior management, highlighting key risks and margins.
• Mentor and develop estimating staff to build capability and consistency.
• Build the team to 4-5 estimators.
• Support continuous improvement, system integration, and quality assurance across the department.
• Projects vary from residential to large-scale $50m commercial projects.

About You

You’re a commercially astute senior estimator or estimating manager who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys leading through collaboration. You bring both technical capability and people leadership, with a passion for efficiency, detail, and innovation.

Design & Construct, Residential and Commercial background and experience.

Skills and Experience

Also included are references to salary expectations and career progression, with leadership opportunities as the business expands nationally to the next level as General Manager, and the chance to shape systems, processes, and strategy. The role is based on Brisbane southside with on-site parking.

How to Apply

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In order to be considered for this full-time position, you MUST be eligible to work in Australia with no restrictions.

Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About Austcorp Executive

Perth, WA, Australia

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