Steel Design & Estimator

Position: STEEL DESIGN & ESTIMATOR (Structural Detailer / Construction Estimator / Quantity Surveyor – Steel Projects)

Salary range : up to Php 90,000 Philippine Peso (The final amount will be at the the client discretion basing on the candidate’s skills and experience.)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday following 10am-7pm NZDT (6am-3pm Philippine Standard Time)

Work set-up: 100% Remote work (Independent Contractor Agreement)

Holidays : New Zealand Public Holidays

Recruitment process : possible multiple client interviews and assessment

OVERVIEW

A growing international construction company specializing in steel-framed buildings, sheds, and structural systems is seeking a Steel Design & Estimator to support project delivery from design through to construction readiness. This role combines technical detailing, material take-offs, estimating, and coordination , working closely with engineers, project managers, and suppliers in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Estimating & Take-Offs: Interpret architectural/structural drawings to prepare accurate material take-offs for steel members, cladding, and components.
• Steel Detailing: Produce detailed framing models, shop drawings, layout plans, and cutting lists.
• Housing Design Integration: Apply direct housing design principles to ensure residential shed-home layouts and habitable structure projects are technically sound, buildable, and compliant.
• Pricing & Quotes: Input quantities into Excel templates and validate external supplier quotes (doors, windows, joinery).
• Coordination: Liaise with engineers, draftspeople, and project teams; assist with building consent documentation and RFIs.

Must-Haves (Essential)

• DIRECT HOUSING DESIGN EXPERIENCE: You must have a proven project background working directly on residential buildings, home layouts, or liveable structures.
• Proven experience in light-gauge/cold-formed steel detailing and construction estimating.
• Proficiency in reading architectural and structural blueprints (both residential and industrial).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas and templates).
• Experience using CAD/BIM or steel detailing software.
• Excellent written English and experience working with international teams.
• Strict "zero preventable errors" standard —high attention to detail is critical.

Nice-to-Haves (Highly Desirable)

• Experience with Australia/New Zealand construction standards or residential building codes.
• Familiarity with FrameCAD, Tekla, Revit, AutoCAD, or Vertex BD .
• Background in portal frame structures, sheds, or agricultural buildings.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Architecture, Drafting, Construction Management, or related field (preferred)
• Or equivalent hands-on experience in steel construction, detailing, or estimating