Roofing Estimator

Roofcraft Australia PTY LTD; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Stable position

Supportive team

Ownership of estimating

Variety of projects

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Roofcraft Australia PTY LTD – Brisbane QLD is seeking an experienced estimator to join our team. The role focuses on reviewing plans, producing detailed roofing estimates, and managing material take-offs and labour calculations across residential and commercial projects.

You will liaise with builders, clients and suppliers, identify variations and ensure competitive, viable estimates while maintaining accurate project records and a smooth handover to construction.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating within roofing or construction industry.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural plans, engineering drawings and project scopes.
• Prepare detailed roofing estimates and quotations.
• Complete material take-offs and calculate labour requirements.
• Obtain and compare supplier pricing.
• Liaise with builders, clients and suppliers.
• Identify project requirements, variations and potential issues.
• Ensure estimates are accurate, competitive and viable.
• Coordinate with operations and management to hand over estimating to construction.
• Maintain accurate estimating and project records.
• Order materials.

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading construction plans

Attention to detail

Communication & negotiation

Estimating software

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Roofcraft Australia PTY LTD – Brisbane QLD

Key responsibilities

• Reviewing architectural plans, engineering drawings and project scopes
• Preparing detailed roofing estimates and quotations
• Completing material take-offs and calculating labour requirements
• Obtaining and comparing supplier pricing
• Liaising with builders, clients and suppliers
• Identifying project requirements, variations and potential issues
• Ensuring estimates are accurate, competitive and commercially viable
• Working closely with our operations and management team to ensure a smooth handover from estimating to construction
• Maintaining accurate estimating and project records
• Ordering materials

About you

• Has experience estimating within the roofing or construction industry
• Has a strong understanding of roofing materials, systems and installation methods
• Can confidently read and interpret construction plans
• Is highly organised and has excellent attention to detail
• Can work independently and manage multiple quotes and deadlines
• Has strong communication and negotiation skills
• Is confident using computers and estimating software
• Understands the importance of accurate quantities, pricing and margins
• Takes pride in producing quality work
• Has a practical, solutions-focused approach

About us

RoofCraft Australia is a growing roofing company based in Brisbane, specialising in quality roofing projects across the residential and commercial construction industry.

• Superannuation
• Stable position with a growing Brisbane-based roofing company
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to take ownership of the estimating function
• Variety of residential and commercial projects
• Long-term opportunity for the right person