Joinery Estimator

Schiavello; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prima Architectural, part of the Schiavello Group in Melbourne, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the team.

You will prepare tenders, determine material requirements, and liaise with clients, architects and project managers to keep schedules and costs on track. This role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and proficiency with estimating software and the full MS Office suite.

Qualifications

• Experience with estimating software
• Experience in architectural joinery
• Ability to read commercial specs and architectural documentation
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete accurate tenders reflecting the project brief
• Determine raw material requirements
• Liaise with clients, government agencies, architects, project managers and subcontractors to meet schedules
• Ensure production costs stay within budget
• Provide timely escalations to management as needed

Skills

Estimating

Estimating software

MS Office

Reading specs

Job description

Prima Architectural is an integral part of the broader Schiavello Group; we are one of the largest Joinery & Cabinet Maker operations in Melbourne, with a team of approximately 30 employees including expert cabinet makers, wood machinists, timber polishers and project managers who oversee each project through completion and beyond.

We collaborate with designers and architects to deliver solutions that perfectly match the needs of clients across various sectors including workplace, retail, hospitality, healthcare and residential.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Team to prepare and deliver accurate pricing and project estimates to our clients.

Working with a highly driven estimating team, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparation and completion of accurate tenders that are reflective of the project brief
• Determining raw material requirements
• Liaising with the key stake holders including Clients / Government Agencies / Architects / Project Managers and Subcontractors to ensure delivery schedules are met
• Ensuring production costs remain within budget
• Providing timely notifications / escalations to management on an as needed basis

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Demonstrated estimating experience with knowledge of estimating software
• Experience in Architectural joinery working on highly detailed custom projects is highly desired
• Proven ability to read and interpret commercial specifications, architectural documentation, structural & services documentation
• High degree of attention to detail and the capability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Refined interpersonal skills with ability to build constructive working relationships and negotiate desired outcomes
• Advanced experience in the full suite of Microsoft Office packages