Estimator – HVAC&R, Electrical & Fire

About the role

Hextra is seeking an Estimator to own the full scope of pricing across mechanical, electrical, fire, and HVAC+R services. You will read and interpret drawings, attend site inspections and walkthroughs, and price labour, materials, plant, and subcontractors to company margin requirements. You'll provide successful handover sessions with team leaders, project managers and Leading Hands, and oversee and hold accountable Leading Hands fulfilling smaller site quotes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus bonuses
• 4-day work week or 5-day work week option (long weekend every week)
• Real opportunities for career progression within expanding team
• Ongoing training and development with internal upskilling programs
• Access to company vehicles, phone and equipment
• Flexible work environment with focus on work-life balance
• Collaborative, supportive team culture where your input is valued
• Relocation support provided for the right candidate

Key responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings
• Attend site inspections and walkthroughs
• Price labour, materials, plant, and subbies to company margin needs
• Quote across mechanical, electrical, HVAC+R and fire
• Provide successful handover sessions with team leaders, project managers and Leading Hands
• Oversee and hold accountable Leading Hands fulfilling smaller site quotes
• Measure and scope jobs on site directly
• Tender and fulfil inbound quotation requests
• Monthly reporting on results and performance

About you

• Estimating experience in HVAC&R, electrical, fire and the appetite to take on all three
• A trade background, or technical depth that stands in for one
• Enough judgement to scope a job on site on your own
• Knowledge of drawings, specifications and the standards that apply to your trade
• Estimation portfolio to present
• Competent with simPRO or similar, and Excel
• Valid driver licence
• Right to work in Australia

Advantageous:

• Qualification in CAD Drawings for final markups

• Multi Trade Qualification

About us

With over 40+ years of local experience working in the Snowy Mountains, Hextra is a trusted name in air conditioning and HVAC services throughout the region. Backed by Nexa Trades Group, Hextra offers a variety of Trade Services under one roof run out of one of Australia's most iconic locations, The Snowy Mountains (Jindabyne). Services are offered from ACT across Southern NSW to Bega and surrounds. Clients include resorts, strata, property managers, government - state and local, building small to medium business and Snowy Hydro. The company is also a leader in other industries including Electrical, Fire Protection, Hydronics, Solar and more.

Ready to Apply?
If you have the experience and passion for delivering exceptional service, we want to hear from you. Join a team that's committed to excellence, innovation, and career growth.

Apply now and take your career to the next level!

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• Website: www.hextra.com.au
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