As an Estimator / Detailer, you will work closely with our customers, production team and management to take residential projects from plans and engineering through to accurate quotations, layouts and production-ready documentation. This position is specifically suited to someone who already understands the timber truss and frame industry and can confidently work with architectural plans, engineering documentation and truss/frame designs.
Key responsibilities
- Preparing accurate quotations for timber roof trusses and floor systems
- Detailing and designing timber truss and frame projects
- Reading and interpreting architectural drawings, engineering plans and specifications
- Preparing truss layouts, production documentation and cutting information
- Reviewing plans and identifying discrepancies or missing information before production
- Liaising directly with builders, supervisors, engineers and customers regarding project requirements
- Working closely with our production team to ensure jobs are practical and ready for manufacture
- Optimising designs to achieve efficient material usage while maintaining structural and design requirements
- Managing multiple projects and ensuring quotations and detailing are completed within required timeframes
- Ensuring designs comply with relevant Australian Standards and industry requirements
About you
- Previous timber truss/frame estimating or detailing experience – ESSENTIAL
- Robust knowledge of roof trusses and floor truss systems
- Experience working within a truss manufacturing environment
- Ability to confidently read architectural and structural engineering drawings
- Experience with Cornerstone and/or MiTek SAPPHIRE will be highly regarded
- Strong understanding of residential construction and timber framing
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to identify design or dimensional issues before they reach production
- Good communication skills when dealing with builders, customers and internal production staff
- Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
About us
Gateway Truss is a growing Melbourne truss manufacturer. We offer a modern Broadmeadows facility, a supportive and practical team environment, and direct involvement with production and project delivery. We are expanding our production and customer base, creating opportunities for career development for experienced truss and frame professionals.
Benefits
- Market-competitive salary based on your industry experience
- Full-time, stable employment
- Modern Broadmeadows facility
- Supportive and practical team environment
- Direct involvement with production and project delivery
- Opportunity to grow with the business as our production and customer base expands
- Career development opportunities for experienced truss and frame professionals