Fabrication Estimator & Project Coordinator – Cairns

Precruitment; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual leave loading

12% superannuation

No overtime

Team BBQs

Job summary

Precruitment is seeking a Fabrication Estimator/Project Coordinator in Cairns, Far North Queensland. This hands-on role combines estimating, customer service, sales, and project coordination within an established manufacturing business.

You will prepare estimates for fabrication and manage orders from quotation to delivery, collaborating with workshop and procurement teams. The ideal candidate will have a practical understanding of fabrication processes, strong communication skills and a

Qualifications

• Experience estimating steel fabrication projects or similar manufacturing work.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and customer requirements to prepare accurate estimates.
• Strong commercial awareness with pricing, margins and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates and quotations for steel fabrication and manufacturing jobs up to $100,000.
• Coordinate tender enquiries, supplier quotations and pricing submissions while maintaining appropriate commercial margins.
• Manage customer enquiries, prepare quotations and follow up opportunities to secure new and repeat business.
• Coordinate confirmed orders from quotation acceptance through to workshop handover, production progress and delivery.
• Liaise closely with workshop personnel, purchasing, administration and logistics to ensure jobs progress efficiently.
• Monitor project timelines, materials, purchasing requirements and delivery schedules, communicating progress to customers.

Skills

Estimating

Steel fabrication

Customer service

Project coordination

Microsoft Excel

CRM / job management systems

Education

No formal qualification required

Tools

Steelhead

Job description

Precruitment is seeking a Fabrication Estimator/Project Coordinator in Cairns, Far North Queensland. This hands-on role combines estimating, customer service, sales, and project coordination within an established manufacturing business.

You will prepare estimates for fabrication and manage orders from quotation to delivery, collaborating with workshop and procurement teams. The ideal candidate will have a practical understanding of fabrication processes, strong communication skills and a