Senior Estimator / Product & Solutions Manager – Windows & Doors

This is a senior technical and commercial role for someone who has strong experience in the aluminium windows and doors industry and understands not only how to price a project, but also how to identify the best product and technical solution for the customer.

We are looking for someone who can act as the technical link between our estimating team, sales team, project team and customers.

You will be responsible for reviewing quotations, providing product and technical advice, and helping our sales team and customers develop the most suitable window and door solutions for their projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Review and check quotations prepared by the estimating team for accuracy, completeness and commercial viability

• Review architectural drawings, window schedules, specifications and project requirements

• Recommend appropriate window and door systems based on customer requirements, design, performance and budget

• Identify alternative solutions where the original specification may be unnecessarily expensive, difficult to manufacture/install, or unsuitable for the application

• Provide technical and product support to the sales team during the quotation and tender process

• Communicate directly with builders, architects and customers to understand their requirements and recommend practical solutions

• Assist with complex or high-value quotations and projects

• Identify potential technical, compliance, installation or commercial risks before quotations are submitted

• Review product selections, glass requirements, hardware and system configurations

• Support continuous improvement of our estimating processes, product knowledge and pricing standards

• Help train and develop estimators and sales staff in product knowledge and solution selling

We are looking for someone with strong hands-on industry experience.

Ideally, you will have:

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in aluminium windows and doors, façade, glazing or a closely related industry

• Strong experience in estimating, product selection, technical sales or project management

• Excellent knowledge of aluminium window and door systems

• Strong understanding of glass, hardware and window/door configurations

• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications and window schedules

• Good understanding of Australian Standards and relevant building requirements

• Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance performance, cost, buildability and customer requirements

• Ability to identify problems and propose practical alternative solutions

• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing directly with builders, architects and customers

• High attention to detail

• Ability to review and challenge quotations rather than simply process them

This position is not just about producing estimates.

We are looking for someone who can look at a project and ask:

“What is the best solution for this customer?”

You should be able to understand what the customer is trying to achieve, identify potential issues early, and recommend a solution that considers:

• Product performance

• Compliance

• Cost

• Manufacturing

• Installation

• Lead time

• Practicality

• Customer expectations

For example, when a customer provides a particular window or door specification, we want someone who can determine whether that specification is appropriate — and, where necessary, recommend a better or more cost-effective solution.

You will have the opportunity to take a senior role in shaping how we quote, select products and provide technical solutions to our customers.

You will work closely with management, sales, estimating and project teams and have significant input into complex projects and commercial decisions.

For the right person, this role offers the opportunity to become a key technical leader within the business.

Competitive salary package based on experience.

If you have strong aluminium window and door industry experience and enjoy solving technical and commercial problems rather than simply preparing quotes, we would like to hear from you.