Junior Residential Estimator

G.James Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discount – 7% with Bu

TELUS Health Employee Assistance

Free on-site parking

Career development opportunities

Australian family-owned business

Job summary

G.James Group is seeking an entry-level Estimator to begin a career in the estimating field within the residential and commercial windows and doors industry.

You will learn estimating fundamentals through hands-on training and guidance, developing the ability to read plans, interpret requirements for product selection and installation methods, and assist with quotations using V6 software (training provided).

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of NCC and Australian Standards relating to windows and doors.
• Confident communicating with homeowners, builders and business leaders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Build understanding of estimating principles through hands-on training.
• Read plans and assist with basic quantity take-offs for quotes.
• Prepare accurate quotations and orders using V6 software (training provided).
• Collaborate with sales teams to support project delivery.
• Assist with customer follow-up to progress quotations to sale.

Skills

Estimating basics

Plan reading

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Tools

V6 software

Job description

Ready to take the first step in your estimating career with a trusted Australian family-owned business?

About G. James

G. James Glass and Aluminium is a leading Australian family-owned company, employing over 1,800 people nationwide. We are known for quality, stability, and a strong commitment to developing our people.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary package in line with experience
• Full-Time permanent position with immediate start available
• Health insurance benefits - 7% discount with BUPA
• Access to Employee Assistant Program - TELUS Health
• Free on-site parking
• Positive safety culture and team environment
• Career development opportunities across the G.James Group
• Australian family-owned business

The Role

This entry-level position is ideal for someone eager to learn the fundamentals of estimating within the residential and commercial windows and doors industry.

• Build a strong understanding of estimating principles through hands-on training and guidance
• Learn to interpret customer requirements, relevant standards and specifications to assist with accurate product selection & installation methodology
• Develop the ability to read plans and complete basic quantity take-offs for quoting
• Assist with the preparation of accurate and timely quotations and orders using V6 software (training provided)
• Collaborate closely with our sales teams to support strong working relationships and smooth project delivery
• Participate in customer follow-up and communication to help progress quotations through to finalised sales

The Applicant

• Are you looking to start your career in Estimating?
• Foundational understanding of the National Construction Code and Australian Standards relating to windows and doors
• Confident communicating with a wide range of people including home-owners, builders and business leaders
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to multi-task and prioritise, and to be organized and focused on task achievement

G.James is an equal opportunity employer

Please note: The successful applicant will be required to undertake a full pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening to secure employment with G.James.

For more information visit www.gjames.com

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