Senior Estimator

Elite Steel Framing Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight roster

Career development and training

Exposure to residential and commercial

Job summary

Elite Steel Framing Pty Ltd in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. You will prepare accurate project estimates, review architectural drawings, and develop competitive quotes for steel framing projects, coordinating with sales, design and production to ensure timely delivery and cost accuracy.

The role offers a permanent full-time position with a 9-day fortnight roster, plus opportunities for professional development across residential and commercial projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator or Contracts Administrator in construction.
• Experience interpreting architectural and engineering drawings.
• Experience preparing project estimates, take-offs or tenders.
• Strong communication skills when dealing with clients and project teams.
• Staff management experience.
• Experience with steel framing, estimating software, or CAD is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret architectural and construction drawings.
• Prepare project estimates and quotations for steel framing projects.
• Analyse drawings and specifications to determine material and labour requirements.
• Manage inquiries received through the estimating inbox.
• Liaise with internal teams including design, production and sales.
• Assist with assembling estimates, proposals and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of estimating data and project documentation.
• Provide feedback on constructability and potential project issues.
• Review project contracts and specifications.
• Liaise with builders and clients regarding pricing and scope.
• Assist with variations, scope clarification and handover to production.
• Manage Junior Estimator.

Skills

Estimator experience

Contracts administration

Staff management

Client communication

Tools

Estimating software

CAD

Job description

Elite Steel Framing is a leading manufacturer of lightweight steel framing solutions, delivering precise, efficient and sustainable construction systems across residential, commercial and industrial projects.

Using advanced design and manufacturing technology, including the Scottsdale Construction System, our team collaborates closely with builders, developers and contractors to bring projects to life.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and experienced Estimator to join our team.

The Role

You will play a key role in preparing accurate project estimates and supporting the quoting and contract administration process.

Working closely with our sales, estimating, design and production teams, you will review architectural drawings, interpret project requirements and be responsible for preparing competitive quotes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret architectural and construction drawings
• Prepare project estimates and quotations for steel framing projects
• Analyse drawings and specifications to determine material and labour requirements
• Manage enquiries received through the estimating inbox
• Liaise with internal teams including design, production and sales
• Assist with assembling estimates, proposals and supporting documentation
• Maintain accurate records of estimating data and project documentation
• Provide feedback on constructability and potential project issues
• Reviewing project contracts and specifications
• Liaising directly with builders and clients regarding pricing and scope
• Assisting with variations, scope clarification and project handover to production
• Management of Junior Estimator

Skills & Experience

We welcome applications experienced candidates that may have:

• Experience as an Estimator or Contracts Administrator in construction
• Experience interpreting architectural and engineering drawings
• Experience preparing project estimates, take-offs or tenders
• Strong communication skills when dealing with clients and project teams
• Staff management
• Experience with steel framing, estimating software, or CAD programs will be highly regarded but is not essential.

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time position
• 9-day fortnight roster
• Opportunities for career development and training
• Exposure to a wide range of residential and commercial projects
• A supportive and collaborative team environment