Metal Fabrication Estimator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Evaluate architectural, structural, and fabrication drawings, along with specifications, schedules, revisions, and tender documentation.

• Create digital take-offs and comprehensive, itemized estimates that encompass materials, cutting, folding, welding, machining, assembly, workshop labor, finishes, transport, site access, installation, and subcontractors.

• Compile thorough tender documentation that includes assumptions, qualifications, exclusions, clarifications, and breakdowns of scope.

• Analyze buildability, installation methods, access, sequencing, interfaces, site labor, logistics, and program constraints.

• Detect omissions, drawing conflicts, ambiguous requirements, procurement challenges, and commercial or margin risks prior to submission.

• Acquire, assess, and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations against the defined scope.

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders on bid strategy, value engineering, and alternative solutions.

• Ensure transparent, auditable estimating processes and communicate progress, inquiries, and uncertainties promptly.

• Facilitate accurate transitions from estimating to project delivery.

• Manage cost libraries and pricing models, review estimate-to-actual results, and enhance digital, automated, and AI-driven estimating workflows.

• Gradually take on greater responsibility for larger and more intricate tenders.

• Work in close cooperation with construction, fabrication, and delivery teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidate must be based in the Philippines.

• Demonstrated estimating experience in architectural metalwork, structural or miscellaneous steel, stainless steel, aluminum, sheet metal, specialized fabrication, or similar subcontractor roles.

• Proven capability to produce comprehensive, detailed, and auditable estimates, rather than solely take-offs, budgets, or cost reports.

• Strong ability to interpret architectural, structural, and fabrication drawings, specifications, and revisions.

• Practical knowledge of fabrication and installation processes, including cutting, folding, welding, machining, finishing, assembly, access, sequencing, labor, and logistics.

• Excellent commercial judgment and verification discipline, with the ability to recognize scope gaps, buildability issues, and tender risks.

• Proficiency in Excel.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Self-motivated and responsible, capable of managing priorities, clarifying estimating logic, and raising concerns promptly.

• Experience working alongside project managers, designers, production teams, suppliers, and subcontractors.

• Hands-on estimating experience as a contractor or subcontractor for fabrication and installation packages.

• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu; PlanSwift, CostX, AutoCAD, Revit, or ERP systems like Ostendo is a plus.

• Experience in pricing projects within the New Zealand or Australian construction markets is preferred.

• Previous involvement in commercial, infrastructure, corrections, high-security, or data center projects is desirable.

• Interest in process automation, digital estimating, and the practical application of AI tools is preferred.

• Must disclose any ongoing roles or client engagements.

• This engagement should be reflected on your LinkedIn profile.

🏝️ Benefits

• Enjoy 100% remote work from home.

• Employment through an Employer of Record (EOR) arrangement.

• Work an 8-hour shift within the 7:00 AM–8:00 PM New Zealand time frame, Monday to Friday.