Steel Design & Estimator

About this role

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.
Requirements
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