Lead Structural Steel Project Manager & Estimator

Freelance Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of projects

Diverse steel projects

Supportive team environment

Hands-on work culture

Professional growth

Job summary

Freelance Recruitment in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Estimator to lead structural steel fabrication projects. You will own projects from quotation through delivery, directly engaging clients and driving growth for the business.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in project management and estimating within steel fabrication or related industries, with strong drawing interpretation, commercial sense and collaborative workshop experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in project management and estimating in steel fabrication.
• Ability to interpret structural and fabrication drawings.
• Strong commercial understanding and technical knowledge.
• Excellent client communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organised, capable of managing multiple projects independently.
• Proactive and solutions-focused with accountability.
• Ability to work with workshop teams and management.
• Existing industry relationships and workshop experience valued.
• Prior workshop experience highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage structural and architectural steel fabrication projects from commencement through to delivery.
• Prepare accurate estimates and quotations, including material take-offs, labour and subcontractor pricing.
• Review drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Coordinate procurement, production schedules and delivery requirements.
• Liaise directly with clients, builders, engineers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Monitor project costs, progress, deadlines and profitability.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
• Develop strong relationships with existing and prospective clients to encourage repeat business and new opportunities.
• Work closely with workshop and management teams to maintain efficient project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Drawing interpretation

Client communication

Multi-project management

Workshop collaboration

Industry relationships

Construction knowledge

Job description

Freelance Recruitment in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Estimator to lead structural steel fabrication projects. You will own projects from quotation through delivery, directly engaging clients and driving growth for the business.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in project management and estimating within steel fabrication or related industries, with strong drawing interpretation, commercial sense and collaborative workshop experience.