Trainee Estimator - NEU Hamilton - - 43714 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

The Role

PlaceMakers NEU are searching for a Trainee Estimator to join our high-performing Frame & Truss team. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical capability in timber frame and truss detailing and estimating, who can step in and add value from day one. You’ll work across a range of residential and light commercial projects, partnering closely with our Account Managers, subcontractors, suppliers, and trade customers. Your day-to-day will involve interpreting plans, providing accurate take-offs, and producing high-quality designs and estimates that support our production and customer commitments.

We’re looking for someone who is confident interpreting Architectural and Structural drawings, CAD or Structural modelling software would also be preferred.

This is a permanent full-time role, offering 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based in our PlaceMakers NEU Hamilton office.

Tasks Include:

Assisting Construction Managers/Builders, Architects and Engineers (and internal stakeholders) in planning and organisation of Frame & Truss estimation documentation, scope clarifications, and quote requirements
Interpreting architectural/structural plans, relevant regulations and codes of practice to determine Frame & Truss scope and estimating requirements
Preparing preliminary sketches, working drawings and specifications to support estimating and quoting outputs
Preparing, editing and revising plans, mark-ups, charts and drawings in accordance with customer requirements and internal systems
Calculating costs and producing estimates, including pricing and quantity take-offs for residential and light commercial projects
Estimating time scales and supporting quote turnaround requirements to meet customer deadlines and service expectations
Performing routine computations, measurements and preliminary checks to validate assumptions and support estimating accuracy
Collecting and recording project information required for estimates, including clarifications from customers, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
Inspecting work for compliance with specifications, regulations and standards (as applicable to estimating documentation and scope)

Essential

Ability to read and interpret architectural plans
Strong numeracy, attention to detail, and ability to work to deadlines
Strong communication skills (able to engage customers and stakeholders confidently)
Strong computer skills (Excel capability preferred, training available on internal systems)

Preferred

Experience using MiTek Sapphire (preferred) or MiTek 20/20
Building industry knowledge and an understanding of construction processes and documentation
Customer service and/or sales experience

Our Benefits:

Competitive hourly rate and staff-buying privileges
Genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group
Employment Education Fund
Health & wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Join Us: We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. If this role interests you but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.

Pre-employment checks including references, medical, drug test and a criminal background check is required as well as the legal right to work in NZ indefinitely.

We are proud of the incredible diversity of people who make up our business! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees across our national network of branches throughout New Zealand.