Job Overview:

Are you a detail-driven construction professional who excels at reading architectural plans and turning complex project specs into accurate quotes?

As a Construction Estimator & Sales Administrator (Masterspec), you will play a vital role supporting our consulting team by completing quantity take-offs, managing CRM data, and preparing high-precision proposals. We are seeking candidates with proven experience in the construction, architectural, or building products industries, alongside a strong familiarity with Masterspec and construction documentation. If you thrive on precision and seamlessly coordinating project details, this dynamic role offers the perfect platform to leverage your technical expertise! 

Client Overview:

A growing New Zealand-based construction products business supporting commercial building and architectural projects. The company works closely with construction companies, merchants, architects, suppliers, and project teams to provide product solutions, technical specifications, quotations, and project support.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM New Zealand Time (NZT) (20 work hours per week)

Responsibilities:

Order Processing & Sales Administration

• Enter orders received from merchants, construction companies, and other customers into the internal system
• Ensure orders are entered accurately and within required turnaround times
• Contact customers to obtain any missing information required to process orders
• Send order acknowledgements and collect relevant project information
• Complete project handover documentation where required
• Close won opportunities within the CRM
• Prepare documentation for handover from the sales team to project managers
• Maintain accurate and organized customer and project records

Quoting & Estimating Support

• Review construction plans and complete take-offs, including quantities, door types, and hardware requirements
• Prepare proposals using the company's quoting system
• Request supplier pricing for outsourced products
• Apply appropriate margins according to company guidelines
• Prepare proposal clarifications and supporting information
• Finalize proposals into professional PDF documents for clients
• Enter and maintain quotations within the CRM
• Coordinate with internal Project Consultants to ensure proposals are delivered on time

Architectural & Technical Support

• Assist with design and specification reviews for construction projects
• Prepare reports for Technical Consultants to share with architects
• Write project specifications using Masterspec
• Assist with preparing hardware schedules in coordination with suppliers
• Gather project-specific PS1 documentation when required
• Support processes relating to project-specific fire testing
• Prepare preliminary quote estimates for architects and project stakeholders
• Ensure architectural support requests are completed within agreed turnaround times

Requirements:

• Previous experience in sales support, estimating, quoting, project administration, construction administration, or a similar coordination role
• Strong numerical skills and confidence working with pricing, quantities, and margins
• Good written and verbal English communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Comfortable working with CRM, quoting, and order management systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify missing information
• Able to remain calm and organized in a deadline-driven environment
• Comfortable communicating with customers, suppliers, and internal project teams

Qualifications:

• Previous experience within the construction, architectural, building products, doors, hardware, or related industries
• Experience reading construction or architectural plans
• Experience completing quantity take-offs
• Familiarity with Masterspec
• Experience preparing quotations or proposals for construction projects
• Understanding of construction specifications, hardware schedules, or project documentation
• Previous CRM and quoting software experience

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note:

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

Important Disclaimer:

BruntWork never charges fees for applying or any part of the hiring process—it is 100% free. If you are ever asked for payment, please stop and report it immediately to our official email us through the ‘Contact Us’ form on our official BruntWork website.

BruntWork never charges fees for applying or any part of the hiring process—it is 100% free. If you are ever asked for payment, please stop and report it immediately to our official email us through the ‘Contact Us’ form on our official BruntWork website.