Casual Project Estimator - Commercial Metal Roofing

Australia Wide Roofing; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

Australia Wide Roofing is seeking an experienced estimator to manage our quoting workload for commercial metal roofing projects. The role involves taking enquiries through to complete quotes, liaising with builders, suppliers, and subcontractors, and ensuring timely submissions.

Based in the Newcastle–Maitland region, this office-based position requires strong Excel and estimating software skills, a practical roofing background, and attention to detail to deliver accurate and competitive bids.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial metal roofing or cladding estimating.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and construction requirements.
• Practical understanding of roofing materials and installation costs.
• Confident telephone communicator and proactive in follow-ups.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple quotes.
• Ability to work independently and deliver estimates for review.
• Experience with Excel and estimating software (Cubit preferred).
• A roofing trade background is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage quotes from enquiry through submission and follow-up.
• Communicate with builders, suppliers and subcontractors to confirm requirements and obtain pricing.
• Review drawings, specs and construction details to identify full scope and discrepancies.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and estimates for materials, labour, equipment and access.
• Assess installation requirements and flag risks or assumptions for the quote.
• Prepare quotations and tender submissions with inclusions, exclusions and qualifications.
• Maintain quoting register, track deadlines and inform team of progress.
• Follow up quotes, obtain feedback and assist with pricing revisions.
• Attend site inspections and hand over successful tenders to the project team.

Skills

Roofing estimating

Drawings interpretation

Construction requirements

Phone communication

Organization

Independence

Excel

Cubit

Tools

Cubit

Cubit Estimating Software

Excel

Job description

Australia Wide Roofing is an established commercial metal roofing company seeking an experienced, proactive estimator to help manage our quoting workload.

We’re looking for someone to who can take an enquiry through to a complete quote - making contact with builders, reviewing documents, chasing pricing, resolving questions and getting submissions out on time.

This is an office-based role working closely with our estimating and project team, with approximately 2 days per week initially and we are flexible to agree on a suitable arrangement.

Key responsibilities

• Manage quotes from initial enquiry through to submission and follow-up
• Communicate directly with builders, suppliers and subcontractors to confirm requirements, obtain pricing and resolve outstanding information
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules and construction details to identify the full scope, discrepancies and potential omissions
• Complete quantity take-offs and prepare estimates covering materials, labour, equipment, access, cranage and project requirements
• Assess practical installation requirements and flag risks or assumptions that need to be addressed in the quote
• Prepare clear quotations and tender submissions, including inclusions, exclusions and qualifications
• Maintain a quoting register, track deadlines and keep the team informed of progress and outstanding items
• Follow-up submitted quotes, obtain feedback and assist with pricing revisions
• Attend site inspections where required and hand over successful tenders to the project team

What we're looking for

• Commercial metal roofing or cladding estimating experience, or relevant construction estimating experience with a sound understanding of roofing
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and detailed construction requirements
• Practical understanding of roofing materials, installation methods and the factors that affect installation costs
• Confidence picking up the phone, asking questions and following through
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage several quotes and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and complete estimates for final review
• Experience using Excel and estimating software. Experience with Cubit is preferred, although experience with other estimating systems will be considered
• A roofing trade background will be highly regarded