Estimator

Knauf Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone and Laptop provided

14 weeks Parental Leave (primary carer

Yearly Pay Review

Free onsite parking

Free onsite Physio

Job summary

Knauf Australia is seeking an Estimator in Pinkenba to deliver accurate project estimates for the Contracting Operations team. You will focus on customer service, agility, and quality while supporting both internal stakeholders and external customers.

The role requires precise take-offs, timely quotes, and collaboration with builders; a strong Excel skillset and construction plan-reading ability are essential. Office-based work with ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Building & Construction Trades is desirable.
• Advanced MS Excel skills required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Ability to read building plans and understand construction take-offs is desirable.
• Role based in Pinkenba office – not a work-from-home role.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs and prepare estimates/quotes.
• Review and process quantity take-offs to match POs and customer requests.
• Follow up on quotes with builder customers.
• Support margin control and order acceptance reflecting customer specs.
• Keep quotation and delivery requests up-to-date for assigned portfolio/region.
• Address customer inquiries promptly and direct to appropriate personnel when needed.
• Maintain IT systems with quotation and delivery progress for reporting.
• Liaise with take-off provider on estimating matters.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager Contracting Support Services.

Skills

Building & Construction Trades

Microsoft Excel

2 years experience

Job description

• Prior experience within the Building & Construction Trades Industry is highly desirable
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Excel is essential
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Ability to read building plans & understand construction take off’s is highly desirable
• Ability to work from the Pinkenba office full time – This is not a Work from Home Role

About You

• Located in or near Pinkenba
• Prior experience within the Building & Construction Trades Industry is highly desirable
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Excel is essential
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Ability to read building plans & understand construction take off’s is highly desirable
• Ability to work from the Pinkenba office full time – This is not a Work from Home Role

What You Will Need To Join Us

• Full and Unrestricted Australian working rights – We do not offer visa sponsorship
• Valid Police Check
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical

Why you will LOVE working at Knauf Australia!

• $70,000 - $90,000 base salary + super
• Phone and Laptop provided
• 14 weeks Parental Leave (primary carer)
• Yearly Pay Review
• Access to discounts on Health Insurance, Gym Memberships, Qantas lounge, Novated leasing and trade discounts
• Career Development and Training opportunities
• Modern office technology
• Free onsite parking
• Free onsite Physio

About The Role

As an Estimator, you will have the responsibility for delivering accurate and timely project estimates within the Knauf Linings business unit. With a strong focus on customer service, agility and quality, you will play an important part of the Contracting Operations team supporting both internal stakeholders and external customers.

Some Tasks As Part Of This Role Include

• Review requests for quotation (RFQ) and estimates
• Prepare and issue quotes accordingly.
• Review and process quantity take offs to ensure they are in line with purchase orders and customer requests
• Follow up on quotes with builder customers.
• Facilitate margin control and order acceptance process – ensure take-off accurately reflects customer specifications and orders
• Keep up to date with all quotation and delivery requests for the allocated customer portfolio or region
• Address customer enquiries/requests in a timely manner and direct inquiries to alternative personnel where appropriate.
• Keep IT systems up to date with quotation and delivery progress for accurate reporting.
• Liaise with take-off provider on estimating related matters.
• Other duties as identified by the Manager Contracting Support Services

About Us

Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, gypsum wallboard systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools.

With more than 250 production facilities and sales organizations in over 90 countries, 40,000 employees worldwide. The Knauf Group is without doubt one of the big players on the market – in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

We are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Please let our team know if we can adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drylining systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, paints, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools.

We offer an opportunity to be part of a global family of over 40,000 high-performing people in 96 countries, who are dedicated to the same core values, and to a shared sense of purpose.

We encourage all our people to shape their own career, pro-actively building their future with the freedom to stretch their skills and to learn new ones.