Metal Fabrication Estimator

• Review architectural, structural and fabrication drawings, specifications, schedules, revisions and tender documentation
• Prepare digital take-offs and detailed, itemised estimates covering materials, cutting, folding, welding, machining, assembly, workshop labour, finishes, transport, site access, installation and subcontractors
• Prepare complete tender documentation, including assumptions, qualifications, exclusions, clarifications and scope breakdowns
• Assess buildability, installation methodology, access, sequencing, interfaces, site labour, logistics and programme constraints
• Identify omissions, drawing conflicts, unclear requirements, procurement issues and commercial or margin risks before submission
• Obtain, review and test supplier and subcontractor quotations against the required scope
• Work with senior stakeholders on bid strategy, value engineering and alternative solutions
• Maintain clear, auditable estimating workings and communicate progress, questions and uncertainty early
• Support accurate handover from estimating into project delivery
• Maintain cost libraries and pricing models, review estimate-to-actual outcomes, and improve digital, automated and AI-assisted estimating workflows
• Take increasing ownership of larger and more complex tenders
• Work closely with construction, fabrication and delivery professionals

• Philippines-based candidate
• Proven estimating experience in architectural metalwork, structural or miscellaneous steel, stainless steel, aluminium, sheet metal, specialist fabrication or similar subcontractor work
• Proven ability to prepare complete, detailed and auditable estimates, not only take-offs, budgets or cost reports
• Strong ability to interpret architectural, structural and fabrication drawings, specifications and revisions
• Practical understanding of fabrication and installation, including cutting, folding, welding, machining, finishing, assembly, access, sequencing, labour and logistics
• Strong commercial judgement and checking discipline, with the ability to identify scope gaps, buildability concerns and tender risks
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal English
• Self-directed and accountable, with the ability to manage priorities, explain estimating logic and raise concerns early
• Experience collaborating with project managers, designers, production teams, suppliers and subcontractors
• Hands-on contractor or subcontractor estimating experience for fabrication and installation packages
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu; PlanSwift, CostX, AutoCAD, Revit or ERP systems such as Ostendo is advantageous
• Experience pricing work in New Zealand or Australian construction markets is preferred
• Experience with commercial, infrastructure, corrections, high-security or data-centre projects is preferred
• Interest in process automation, digital estimating and practical use of AI tools is preferred
• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on LinkedIn profile

• 100% remote work from home
• Employer of Record (EOR) employment arrangement
• Work an 8-hour shift within the 7:00 AM–8:00 PM New Zealand time window, Monday to Friday