Senior estimator and sales manager

$120,000 – $160,000 per year + Bonuses + Super

Do you want to be a senior leader within a business and make strategic changes for growth? Are you sick of pricing jobs all day and never actually having a say in which ones the business takes on? Are you ready to step out of ‘just estimator’ mode and into a role that actually drives growth? Are you a natural born extrovert and have a passion for selling not only just for a company’s benefit but for yours? This is not a back‑office estimating role.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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: Experience in carpentry, cladding, or structural works
• Bonus: Existing relationships with builders in SEQ

Benefits

• Base salary: $110k – $140k (depending on experience)
• Uncapped commission linked to performance
• On‑target earnings: $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