Estimating Manager - Minto Frame & Truss NSW

Bunnings; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunnings is seeking an Estimating Manager for its Minto operation in NSW. You will lead the estimating team, oversee quotations and costings, and collaborate with Sales, Customer Engagement and Manufacturing to meet customer requirements and commercial targets.

You will guide a mix of experience levels, develop capability, and shape how the team operates using design software and current take-off methods, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in frame and truss estimating, detailing, design or related building/manufacturing environment.
• Leadership experience coaching and developing a technical team.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural/construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the estimating team.
• Plan and allocate estimating projects to meet deadlines and priorities.
• Oversee quotations and costings with margin and gross profit focus.
• Monitor estimating performance and report on service levels and commercial results.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to clarify requirements and improve end-to-end experience.
• Partner with Commercial Sales to understand frame and truss products and capabilities.
• Ensure the team uses current design software and take-off methods.
• Drive improvements to systems and ways of working.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Frame & Truss

Read drawings

Pryda knowledge

Costing accuracy

Stakeholder management

Safety awareness

Tools

Pryda

Job description

About the role

Join our Minto Frame and Truss operation and lead an estimating function that plays a vital role in delivering quality outcomes for our customers. Working with contemporary design and estimating technology, you’ll have the opportunity to shape how the team operates, build capability and improve the estimating experience from initial plans through to production. A million ways to make an impact starts with leaders who bring people, processes and customers together. As Estimating Manager, you’ll oversee the planning, allocation and completion of frame and truss estimates, ensuring each project meets customer requirements, building standards, timelines and commercial expectations. You’ll lead a team with a mix of experience levels, creating an environment where people can develop their technical knowledge, share ideas and produce accurate, high-quality work. You’ll also partner closely with Commercial Sales, Customer Engagement and Manufacturing to make sure commitments are practical, clearly communicated and delivered.

What’s involved

• Lead, coach and develop the estimating team, building technical capability and clear pathways for growth.
• Plan and allocate estimating projects across available resources to meet customer deadlines and business priorities.
• Oversee quotations and costings, balancing competitive customer outcomes with margin and gross profit expectations.
• Monitor estimating performance, identify emerging risks and provide clear reporting on service levels, turnaround times and commercial results.
• Work with customers and internal teams to resolve enquiries, clarify project requirements and improve the end-to-end experience.
• Partner with Commercial Sales to build understanding of frame and truss products, manufacturing capabilities and service options.
• Ensure the team remains current with design software, take-off methods, manufacturing techniques and relevant building requirements.
• Improve systems and ways of working, turning team feedback and performance insights into practical changes.
• Support safe working practices and encourage the team to identify and address health and safety risks.
• You’ll have space to make decisions, test better approaches and help shape the future of the Minto operation, with Inspiring you to give it a red hot go reflected in how we support learning and continuous improvement.

About You

You’re a practical and approachable leader who understands that strong estimating results come from capable people, disciplined processes and genuine collaboration. You’re comfortable moving between technical detail, customer conversations and team leadership. You can prioritise competing projects, make well-reasoned decisions and explain expectations clearly. Just as importantly, you enjoy helping others grow and creating a team environment where questions, ideas and constructive feedback are welcomed. You’ll join a collaborative operation where Estimating, Sales, Customer Engagement and Manufacturing work together to deliver reliable outcomes for customers.

What you’ll need

• Experience in frame and truss estimating, detailing, design or a closely related building or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and developing a technical team.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction plans accurately.
• Knowledge of relevant building codes, construction practices and frame and truss products.
• Strong numerical capability and experience preparing accurate quotations and costings.
• Confidence managing workloads, priorities, deadlines and performance measures.
• Strong customer service, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with engineered design or estimating software; knowledge of Pryda systems would be advantageous.
• A practical commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates First Nations voices, perspectives, and contributions.

Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings. If you need any adjustments, just let us know – we’re here to help.

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If you’ve got the experience, skills, and drive to grow – but don’t quite nail every part of the job description – we still want to hear from you.

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We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, as we have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team managing all hiring processes.

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're proud to support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online. At Bunnings, our purpose is simple: we’re here to inspire people to have a red hot go! Whether that's backing our team to grow, supporting customers to take on new projects, or helping communities make a real difference. By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will be part of a culture that encourages you to roll up your sleeves and build something great together. If you’re ready to have a go, apply today.

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.