Glazing Estimator | Contracts Administrator

Interglaze Pty Ltd; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Interglaze Pty Ltd in Cairns is seeking an Estimator / Contracts Administrator to manage glazing projects from tender to completion. The role blends estimating and project administration, with training provided for glazing specifics.

You will read drawings, prepare estimates and submissions, monitor costs and contract variations, and coordinate with builders, suppliers and installation teams. Flexible hours may be considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• This role suits someone with estimating and/or contracts administration experience, glazing industry knowledge optional.
• Ability to read construction drawings and understand project specs.
• Proficiency with Excel and project tracking is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates, RFIs and tender submissions for glazing projects.
• Review construction drawings and project specifications for bids.
• Review and administer commercial construction contracts.
• Coordinate projects from award to completion, including scheduling and material ordering.
• Prepare contract variations, progress claims and project documentation.
• Monitor costs, budgets, reporting and timelines.
• Liaise with builders, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Provide coordination support to office, fabrication and installation teams.

Skills

Estimating

Contracts administration

Glazing industry

Excel

Project coordination

Tools

V6 glazing software

Job description

Competitive Salary for the right candidate

About Us

Interglaze is a trusted glazing company specialising in high-quality residential and commercial glazing solutions. With a strong reputation for delivering exceptional service and innovative outcomes, we partner with builders, architects, and clients across a wide range of sectors.

Estimator / Contracts Administrator

As our business continues to grow, we are seeking a motivated Estimator / Contracts Administrator to join our team and play a key role in delivering glazing projects from tender through to completion.

About the Role

This dual-function role is ideal for someone with experience in estimating and/or project administration who enjoys variety, responsibility, and seeing projects through end-to-end. Glazing experience is not essential—we will provide all necessary training.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates, RFIs and tender submissions for residential and commercial glazing projects
• Review and interpret construction drawings, project specifications, programs and engineering details
• Review and administer commercial construction contracts
• Coordinate projects from award through to completion, including scheduling, material ordering and site coordination
• Prepare and manage contract variations, monthly progress claims and project documentation
• Monitor project costs, budgets, reporting and timelines
• Liaise with builders, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support to our office, fabrication and installation teams
• Utilise V6 glazing software and other internal systems (training provided)

About You

You are organised, detail-oriented and confident working across estimating and project administration. You communicate well, enjoy working within a small team and take pride in delivering quality outcomes.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience in construction estimating and/or contracts administration or the glazing industry
• A solid understanding of the construction industry, including programming and contracts
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Experience using spreadsheets for estimating, costing and project tracking
• Excellent communication and client-management skills
• Strong time-management abilities and confidence handling multiple projects
• A proactive attitude, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to teamwork
• A willingness to learn the glazing trade and understand its technical requirements
• We are open to shaping the role around the right person, taking into consideration their experience, strengths and interests. Flexible working hours may also be considered for the right candidate.

Why Join Interglaze?

• Established, locally owned and operated Cairns family business
• Long-term, stable employment opportunity
• Supportive, experienced and hardworking team
• Variety of architectural, commercial and residential glazing projects
• Opportunity for a structured handover and ongoing training
• Flexibility to develop the role around your experience and strengths