- Experience
- 2+ yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Professionals with at least 2 years of residential estimating experience who are able to work onsite in South Australia and can undergo a national police check.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role Overview
Metricon Homes is a highly awarded Australian home builder focused on creating quality homes and delivering excellent service. Based in the Parkside Office in South Australia, this position owns the estimating workflow from start to finish, helping ensure each home build is priced accurately, meets compliance requirements, and remains commercially viable. The role also involves working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and subcontractors to keep production moving smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce precise quantity take-offs and build cost estimates.
- Prepare purchase orders and work orders promptly and accurately.
- Review supplier and trade quotes, then generate margin and cost analysis reports.
- Help maintain profitability and cost control across residential builds.
- Work in coordination with internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Assist with managing the production workflow for active jobs.
- Apply the National Construction Code and relevant Australian Standards to support compliance.
What the Company Offers
- Opportunities to grow through ongoing development, nationally recognised training, and clear career progression.
- A supportive workplace culture where employees are valued.
- Competitive pay together with salary packaging options.
- Access to exclusive discounts on Metricon homes.
- Association with one of Australia’s most recognised building brands.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including fitness support, nutrition programs, and flu vaccinations.
Candidate Profile
The ideal applicant brings at least 2 years of estimating experience in residential construction and understands the end-to-end home building process. Experience in volume home building is considered an advantage, as is familiarity with estimating platforms such as DataBuild or Timberline. The role suits someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable analysing numbers, able to handle multiple deadlines, and proactive in finding solutions.
Application Notes
A successful candidate will need to complete a national police check. Applicants should submit both a resume and a cover letter.