Office-Based Carpentry Estimator & Project Lead

Cushman & Wakefield; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

No on-call requirement

Free Life Insurance

Free Income Replacement Insurance

Discounted Medical Cover

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an experienced Carpentry Estimator to join our Hamilton Trades team. This role is ideal for a tradesperson transitioning from hands‑on site work into office-based estimating and project coordination.

You will price maintenance and minor projects, coordinate multiple tasks, and liaise with clients and subcontractors while aiming to deliver within agreed budgets and timelines.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of carpentry experience in New Zealand.
• NZ trade qualification in carpentry and registration.
• Experience in estimating, pricing, project coordination or supervision preferred, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and price new carpentry work, maintenance projects and upgrades.
• Coordinate and manage minor projects from start to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered within budgets, quality standards and timeframes.
• Manage project close-out documentation, including variations and reconciliations.
• Liaise with clients, internal trades teams and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and service providers.

Skills

Estimating

Pricing

Project coordination

Communication

Microsoft Word

Education

NZ Carpentry trade qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an experienced Carpentry Estimator to join our Hamilton Trades team. This role is ideal for a tradesperson transitioning from hands‑on site work into office-based estimating and project coordination.

You will price maintenance and minor projects, coordinate multiple tasks, and liaise with clients and subcontractors while aiming to deliver within agreed budgets and timelines.