Job Description

Employment Type: Full-Time, Casual

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Length of Assignment: Two weeks with potential extension

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Working Arrangement: 100% in office, Bayswater

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Hourly Rate: $58.75-$67.5 per hour + Super

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About the Role

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Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Estimator professional to join the team on an initial two-week contract, with the possibility of extension.

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This role will suit someone with a strong background in timber, steel or manufacturing environments, combined with proven experience in estimating and quotations within the timber, steel or related building products sectors.

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The successful candidate will be confident interpreting architectural plans, taking measurements, preparing quotations and communicating professionally with builders, joinery companies and other industry stakeholders.

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You will play an important role in understanding project requirements, interpreting floor plans and determining the appropriate door and joinery requirements before preparing accurate quotations.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Review and interpret architectural drawings and floor plans to identify door and joinery requirements.
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- Take and interpret measurements to determine appropriate door sizes, specifications and quantities.
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- Assess architectural drawings and specifications to determine appropriate door systems, mouldings, architraves and joinery-related solutions.
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- Prepare accurate and competitive quotes for builders and other customers.
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- Liaise with builders, contractors, suppliers and customers to project requirements.
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- Provide professional and confident communication over the phone and via email.
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- Use CAD and related design/technical software to interpret and support project requirements.
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- Work with 3CX phone systems and associated communication platforms.
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- Understand manufacturing processes and how design and specifications translate into production.
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- Work with and understand CNC manufacturing processes, including 5-axis CNC machinery.
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- Assist with general technical and estimating requirements across timber, steel and door manufacturing.
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- Ensure quotations and measurements are accurate and aligned with project specifications.
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Skills and Experience

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- Previous experience within timber manufacturing, joinery, doors or a related manufacturing environment.
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- Previous experience in estimating and quoting
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- Strong ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and floor plans.
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- Confidence taking measurements and determining appropriate product requirements.
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- Experience working with CAD or CAD-related software.
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- Knowledge and experience with CNC machinery, particularly 5-axis machines.
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- Robust computer literacy.
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- Excellent phone manner and confident verbal communication skills.
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- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when preparing quotes.
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- The ability to make practical decisions based on drawings, measurements and project requirements.
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- A proactive approach and the ability to work independently
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At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

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You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

📌 Technical Estimator (Perth)
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📍 Perth