Estimator

About our Client

Our client is an Australian window furnishings company with roots in Melbourne and a presence across Australia. They work on a variety of projects ranging from high end homes to large-scale commercial projects and pride themselves on delivering high-quality, design-led solutions. They're a fast-growing, collaborative team that values creativity, efficiency, and getting the job done — all while having a bit of fun along the way.

Position Overview

As a member of the Commercial Estimating team, you will be responsible for pricing, managing and issuing and following up commercial tenders. Your proactive approach will ensure great communication and a smooth pricing process between Lovelight, the client, our suppliers and installers.

This position reports functionally to the Team Leader – Estimating.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the type of tender, client and closing date of tender to determine prioritization of all tenders.
• Analyse construction drawings, specifications and other documentation to prepare comprehensive cost estimates.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the scope for specific skills assigned.
• Source and offer value managed solutions to the specified scope to provide options to the client on how to reduce costs
• Prepare, issue, receive and review supplier and subcontractor proposals and pricing.
• Build a rapport with builder / contracts administrator and estimation departments
• Acts as a resource to project managers / operations team during the start-up phase of projects to clarify any issues regarding what was considered in the estimate including materials and methods of manufactiring or installation
• Review budget and project profitability status and goals with commercial team
• Seeks input on corrective measures to continuously improve the identification and accuracy of cost figures.
• Develop a business relationship with the suppliers of the business to enable appropriate coordination of deliverance of products
• Other Estimating duties as required

Administrative Duties

• Create file paths as per the business's process, including all development information that was utilized in preparation of the estimates.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate contact information for suppliers, sub-contractors and clients; superseding documents where necessary.
• Other administrative duties as required.
• Follow up issues quotes with customers to try and close sales

Teamwork

• Participate as an integral member of the team, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required.
• Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives, as required.

Key Competencies & Skills

• The ability to learn quickly, be open to taking instruction, and always want to know more
• Your customer service and phone manner will be professional at all time
• Self‐motivated is the norm for you and you will have the ability to multitask, prioritise, juggle demands and keep smiling while you do it
• We want you to have an outgoing and engaging personality with the ability to quickly build rapport
• The ability to quickly develop and maintain working relationships with other team members
• You will be super‐organised, with an impeccable eye for detail and process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high level of computer proficiency
• An alignment with the Lovelight values and approach to work and people

Requirements:

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills in Excel, Word, Project, Outlook
• Intermediate computer skills
• Comprehensive mathematical skills
• Customer Service
• Writing, editing and proof reading
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Problem solver Abilities
• Demonstrate professionalism
• Service oriented
• Have a sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate initiative
• Multi-task and set priorities effectively
• Accomplish goals in a team environment
• Attention to detail
• Strive for excellence
• Possess a positive "can do" attitude
• Flexible and adaptive to change Working Conditions
• Overtime as required

Provided Training:

• Estimating and Project Management Skills
• Company programs and estimating tools
• Product Supplier Training sessions
• Product Installation methods and associated cost implications

Why Join our client?

• Generous Leave Entitlements – Enjoy 25 days of personal leave per year, empowering you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Wellbeing Leave – 5 days of additional leave that accrues over time, giving you the flexibility to prioritize your mental and physical health.
• Balanced Work Schedule – Enjoy an 8 hour standard shift, including a 30-minute break, for a structured yet flexible day.
• Extra RDOs – Benefit from 4 additional paid days off each year, scheduled in months without public holidays, so you can unwind and recharge.
• Weekly Team Lunches – Connect with your colleagues over a delicious, company-funded meal every week.
• Quarterly Team Events – Bond with your team through exciting activities like dinners, laser tag, ice skating, and more.
• Flexible Work Options – Tailor your work schedule to fit your personal and professional life seamlessly.
• Collaborative & Supportive Culture – Thrive in an environment that values teamwork, innovation, and mutual growth.

Expected behaviours
We expect that you will:

• bring positivity and energy to your role, working the number of hours necessary to perform your duties competently and efficiently
• work outside of regular office hours when needed use your best efforts to promote the interests of Lovelight at all times and do what we ask of you, when we ask you to do it
  
• know and adhere to our company policies, procedures and guidelines that exist to help us
• be our best and to keep us all safe embrace difference and value all aspects of diversity
• be respectful of others and discourage discrimination