Senior Estimator/Pre Construction

Core Talent is partnering with a  premium high-end residential builder to appoint a  Senior Estimator / Pre-Construction lead for luxury custom new builds and major renovations. This is far more than a traditional estimating role it’s a true  end-to-end pre-construction position with real influence from early concept through to site commencement.

If you enjoy being close to design, advising clients, and setting projects up to succeed before they hit site, this one’s worth a look.

Why this role

• Genuine pre-construction ownership across the full design + tender journey
• Work closely with  architects, interiors, designers, trades, construction team and directors
• High-quality  custom architectural homes (not volume)
• Salary guide around $165k + super (depending on experience)

What you’ll be doing

• Prepare  detailed BOQ’s, estimates and proposals for luxury new builds + major renovations (internal and external architectural tenders)
• Provide  real-time staged cost input throughout design development
• Lead  value engineering conversations (protecting both design intent and budget)
• Provide  constructability, methodology and sequencing advice
• Assess feasibility and deliver practical solutions that protect  design intent and budget
• Finalise  scope of works, contract documentation, procurement and all pre-construction deliverables
• Manage the transition from pre-construction to construction — becoming the key client contact as site approaches
• Build and maintain strong relationships with  subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive, reliable pricing
• Contribute to continuous improvement across  systems, processes and documentation standards

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience estimating / pre-construction in  high-end residential construction
• Strong ability interpreting  architectural drawings, specs and detailing
• Emotionally intelligent communicator — comfortable presenting to clients, collaborating with designers, and engaging trades
• Strong understanding of  construction methodology, building materials and trade sequencing
• Commercially minded — you think beyond the spreadsheet and bring  solutions , not just numbers
• Highly organised and detail-driven — able to manage  multiple projects in pre-construction
• Tech-savvy with estimating software + standard industry tools
• Calm, confident decision-maker who takes ownership end-to-end

Highly desirable: previous on-site experience (carpentry / building).

Interested? Send through your CV or Call Jarrod Sellers on View phone number on au.fitly.work and I’ll share more details confidentially.

Consultant

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Reference number: BH-26611
Profession:ConstructionEstimator

Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 2nd Jun, 2026