Job Title: Remote Roofing Estimator
Industry: Australian Construction
Employment Type: Full Time
Permanent Dayshift, WFH
Rate: 10AUD/hour (negotiable to the right candidate)
Key Tasks:
- Perform accurate quantity take-offs for commercial/industrial metal roofing projects.
- Prepare detailed pricing estimates and quotations based on plans and specifications.
- Review drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
- Ensure high accuracy and completeness of all estimates and submissions.
- Liaise with internal teams to clarify scope and requirements.
- Support project team in securing work and preparing tender submissions
- Maintain organized documentation and tracking of estimates and bids
- Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes
Required Experience & Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)
- Candidates with exp working for AU/US clients will be prioritized
- Proven experience as a Metal Roofing Estimator.
- Commercial/Industrial metal roofing background.
- Demonstrable experience completing accurate take-offs and pricing.
- Strong ability to read construction plans for industrial buildings.
- Track record of producing accurate, error-free estimates.
- Ability to work independently without heavy oversight.
Client-Specific Requirement:
- Must have done metal roofing estimating for Australia (preferred)
- If not Australia, must show direct, comparable industrial metal roofing estimating experience (e.g., US commercial market) with demonstrated accuracy and proven ability to adapt.
- High attention to detail no room for recurring basic errors
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Australian construction standards and roofing components.
- Familiarity with roofing materials, structural steel, flashings, gutters, and insulation systems.
- Proficiency in take-off/estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff).
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tenders simultaneously
Soft Skills
- Highly reliable and proactive
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
- Fast learner who can operate independently
- Professional, committed, and accountable
