Estimator – HVAC&R, Electrical & Fire

Nexa Trades Group NSW Pty Ltd; Jindabyne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Company vehicle

Phone and equipment

Flexible work-life balance

Career progression

Training programs

Job summary

Nexa Trades Group NSW Pty Ltd in Jindabyne is seeking an Estimator to own pricing across mechanical, electrical, fire and HVAC+R services. You’ll read drawings, attend site inspections, and price labour, materials, plant and subcontractors to company margins.

The role includes handovers with leaders and project managers, with relocation support for the right candidate. The position offers ongoing training, company vehicle access, a flexible, career-focused environment and a path for progression

Qualifications

• Estimating experience in HVAC&R, electrical, fire and the appetite to take on all three
• A trade background, or technical depth that stands in for one
• Enough judgement to scope a job on site on your own
• Knowledge of drawings, specifications and the standards that apply to your trade
• Competent with simPRO or similar, and Excel
• Right to work in Australia
• Advantageous: Qualification in CAD Drawings for final markups
• Multi Trade Qualification

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings
• Attend site inspections and walkthroughs
• Price labour, materials, plant, and subbies to company margin needs
• Quote across mechanical, electrical, HVAC+R and fire
• Provide successful handover sessions with team leaders, project managers and Leading Hands
• Oversee and hold accountable Leading Hands fulfilling smaller site quotes
• Measure and scope jobs on site directly
• Tender and fulfil inbound quotation requests
• Monthly reporting on results and performance

Skills

HVACR estimating

Electrical estimating

Fire estimation

Excel

Drawings interpretation

Education

Trade background

CAD drawings knowledge

Tools

simPRO

Job description

Nexa Trades Group NSW Pty Ltd - Jindabyne NSW

Hextra is seeking an Estimator to own the full scope of pricing across mechanical, electrical, fire, and HVAC+R services. You will read and interpret drawings, attend site inspections and walkthroughs, and price labour, materials, plant, and subcontractors to company margin requirements. You'll provide successful handover sessions with team leaders, project managers and Leading Hands, and oversee and hold accountable Leading Hands fulfilling smaller site quotes.

Competitive salary plus bonuses

Real opportunities for career progression within expanding team

Ongoing training and development with internal upskilling programs

Access to company vehicles, phone and equipment

Flexible work environment with focus on work-life balance

Collaborative, supportive team culture where your input is valued

Relocation support provided for the right candidate

Key responsibilities

Read and interpret drawings

Attend site inspections and walkthroughs

Price labour, materials, plant, and subbies to company margin needs

Quote across mechanical, electrical, HVAC+R and fire

Provide successful handover sessions with team leaders, project managers and Leading Hands

Oversee and hold accountable Leading Hands fulfilling smaller site quotes

Measure and scope jobs on site directly

Tender and fulfil inbound quotation requests

Monthly reporting on results and performance

About you

Estimating experience in HVAC&R, electrical, fire and the appetite to take on all three

A trade background, or technical depth that stands in for one

Enough judgement to scope a job on site on your own

Knowledge of drawings, specifications and the standards that apply to your trade

Competent with simPRO or similar, and Excel

Right to work in Australia

Advantageous:

Qualification in CAD Drawings for final markups

Multi Trade Qualification

About us

With over 40+ years of local experience working in the Snowy Mountains, Hextra is a trusted name in air conditioning and HVAC services throughout the region. Backed by Nexa Trades Group, Hextra offers a variety of Trade Services under one roof run out of one of Australia's most iconic locations, The Snowy Mountains (Jindabyne). Services are offered from ACT across Southern NSW to Bega and surrounds. Clients include resorts, strata, property managers, government - state and local, building small to medium business and Snowy Hydro. The company is also a leader in other industries including Electrical, Fire Protection, Hydronics, Solar and more.