At a Glance
- Tasks: Design deck framing layouts and prepare quotes using 3D CAD software.
- Company: Join ClickDeck, revolutionising deck building across Australia.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, team lunches, and a supportive culture.
- Other info: Exciting growth opportunities in a vibrant team atmosphere.
- Why this job: Combine your CAD skills with customer interaction in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in CAD, construction knowledge, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 69750 - 85250 $ per year.
Love CAD, construction and solving problems in 3D? Join ClickDeck designing framing solutions, interpreting plans, completing take-offs and working directly with customers.
About Us
Clickdeck is an Australian company revolutionising how decks are built. Our flagship ClickDeck® aluminium deck framing system is used by builders, architects, and DIY customers across Australia on residential and commercial projects. We're expanding our Victorian design team and looking for a technically sharp, fast-moving CAD Design & Estimator to join our team.
About the Role
This role blends design, estimating, and customer communication. You’ll interpret drawings, use 3D CAD software (SketchUp) to design deck framing layouts, prepare material take-offs (Excel) and quotes, then work directly with builders and homeowners over the phone to explain your designs and move them confidently from quote to order. This role suits someone who can move fast without getting stuck on details, while still keeping quotes accurate. This is an office-based, computer-focused role with regular phone communication with builders, designers, and homeowners.
Key Activities You'll Be Doing
- Designing deck framing layouts for residential and commercial projects Australia Wide (Eg Marvel Stadium)
- Creating BOM and quotes for Builders, Designers/Specifiers and DIY customers.
- Understanding and balancing commercial outcomes with customer budgets and project timelines.
- Reading and interpreting construction drawings and sketches
- Preparing fast, accurate material take-offs and quotations
- Handling technical and sales enquiries via phone and email
- Explaining designs and recommending solutions to builders and homeowners
- Managing enquiries/projects from concept through to order confirmation
- Drafting constructing build/assembly drawings
- Entering data into HubSpot (CRM) and Xero
What We’re Looking For
- A drafting, building design, carpentry, or construction background — you understand basic load-bearing principles (terms like "span" and "cantilever" aren't new to you)
- Sharp attention to detail at pace — you count and check quickly and correctly, without needing to slow down to get it right
- Confident, natural communication with Australian builders and tradespeople — this is a phone-heavy role dealing with site conditions, trade terminology, and time pressure
- Genuine ability to multitask — juggling live quotes, calls, and deadlines at once
- Energy, confidence, and a growth mindset — comfortable making quick decisions rather than over-analysing
- Someone looking for an employer that will reward them on performance
You Will
- Have at least intermediate 3D CAD experience
- Ability to multitask well between multiple projects in a day
- Be comfortable working at a computer most of the day, moving between tasks quickly
- Communicate fluently and naturally with Australian builders and homeowners by phone
- Understand basic construction/building principles
- Have strong numeracy and the ability to stay accurate while working fast
- Be local within ~40 minutes of Knoxfield
What We Offer
- Career progression in a growing, innovative company - Promotion to senior estimator and national project estimator pathway.
- An amazing workplace with great staff and team morale
- Regular performance and wage reviews
- Friday team lunches and a supportive, light-hearted team culture
- Onsite parking
- Brand new office facilities (Our new Clickdeck Knoxfield office)
- $85,000–$100,000 base + super + performance bonuses
CAD Design & Estimating in Melbourne employer: ClickDeck
ClickDeck is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work environment, perfect for those passionate about CAD and construction. With opportunities for career progression, a supportive team culture, and regular performance reviews, employees can thrive while contributing to groundbreaking projects across Australia. Located in Knoxfield, our brand new office facilities and team-oriented atmosphere make ClickDeck a rewarding place to grow your career.
