Stonemason Estimator

NKR Designer Stone; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NKR Designer Stone is seeking an experienced Stonemason Estimator to join our team at Eastern Creek. You will prepare accurate estimates for stone fabrication and installation projects, reviewing drawings and specifications to produce competitive quotations.

Working closely with management, sales and production, you will calculate material quantities, labour costs and schedule constraints, while liaising with suppliers and clients to ensure timely, accurate estimates that support project success.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of stone fabrication and installation processes.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and construction plans.
• Knowledge of stone materials, slab sizes, cutting requirements and fabrication methods.
• Strong mathematical and measurement skills.
• Experience preparing quotations, calculating material costs and estimating labour.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing architectural drawings, plans and specifications to prepare accurate quotations.
• Preparing detailed estimates for stone benchtops, splashbacks, vanities, islands and other stone applications.
• Calculating material quantities, slab requirements, wastage and cutting allowances.
• Estimating labour, fabrication, installation and associated project costs.
• Liaising with suppliers to obtain material pricing and availability.
• Preparing customer quotations and following up on outstanding estimates.
• Identifying potential project issues, variations and additional costs.
• Liaising with clients, builders, suppliers and internal departments.
• Working closely with production and scheduling teams to ensure estimates are practical and achievable.
• Maintaining accurate estimating records and ensuring quotations are completed within required timeframes.

Skills

Stone fabrication

Architectural drawings

Material knowledge

Mathematical skills

Quotations experience

Communication skills

Independent work

Job description

Join a Growing Stone Fabrication Business

NKR Designer Stone is seeking an experienced and motivated Stonemason Estimator to join our team at Eastern Creek.

We are an established stone fabrication business specialising in the fabrication and installation of stone benchtops for residential and commercial projects. We are looking for someone with strong industry knowledge, excellent attention to detail and the ability to accurately estimate and price jobs from initial enquiry through to production.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands the stone industry and wants to play an important role in the continued growth and success of our business.

About the Role

Working closely with our management, sales and production teams, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for stone fabrication and installation projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing architectural drawings, plans and specifications to prepare accurate quotations.


• Preparing detailed estimates for stone benchtops, splashbacks, vanities, islands and other stone applications.


• Calculating material quantities, slab requirements, wastage and cutting allowances.


• Estimating labour, fabrication, installation and associated project costs.


• Liaising with suppliers to obtain material pricing and availability.


• Preparing customer quotations and following up on outstanding estimates.


• Identifying potential project issues, variations and additional costs.


• Liaising with clients, builders, suppliers and internal departments.


• Working closely with production and scheduling teams to ensure estimates are practical and achievable.


• Maintaining accurate estimating records and ensuring quotations are completed within required timeframes.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Strong understanding of stone fabrication and installation processes.


• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and construction plans.


• Knowledge of stone materials, slab sizes, cutting requirements and fabrication methods.


• Strong mathematical and measurement skills.


• Experience preparing quotations, calculating material costs and estimating labour.


• Strong communication and organisational skills.


• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.


• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and industry knowledge.


• Opportunity to join an established and growing business.


• Supportive management and team environment.


• Opportunity to take ownership of the estimating function.