Pear Tree.

Steel Design & Estimator - 222

Pear Tree.  •  Manila, PH (Remote)  •  25 days ago
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Job Description

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

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

1. Plan Review & Material Take-Offs

  • Interpret architectural and structural drawings
  • Prepare accurate material take-offs and quantity estimates
  • Quantify steel framing, structural members, cladding, roofing, and fixings
  • Identify discrepancies, missing details, or scope gaps
  • Ensure use of the latest drawing revisions at all times

2. Steel Detailing (Light Gauge / Cold-Formed)

  • Create detailed framing layouts, shop drawings, and schedules
  • Produce cutting lists, connection details, and installation references
  • Ensure outputs are accurate, buildable, and aligned with project requirements
  • Revise drawings based on feedback from engineers and stakeholders

3. Estimating & Supplier Quote Review

  • Coordinate and review supplier quotations (e.g., doors, windows, cladding, roofing)
  • Validate quotes against drawings, specifications, and quantities
  • Identify discrepancies in scope, pricing, and assumptions
  • Prepare comparison summaries for internal evaluation

4. Excel-Based Pricing Support

  • Input quantities into estimating and pricing templates
  • Maintain accuracy of formulas, cost inputs, and version control
  • Flag inconsistencies or missing pricing components
  • Ensure alignment between drawings, supplier quotes, and estimates

5. Documentation & Consent Coordination

  • Support preparation and tracking of project documentation and submissions
  • Maintain checklists and monitor outstanding requirements (e.g., RFIs)
  • Coordinate documents with engineers, draftspeople, and suppliers
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of submission packages

6. Stakeholder Coordination

  • Communicate with engineers, suppliers, and internal teams
  • Raise technical queries and follow through to resolution
  • Maintain clear, professional written communication at all times

7. CRM & Project Record Management

  • Update and maintain project data in CRM systems
  • Record project progress, supplier responses, and key updates
  • Ensure data accuracy and proper documentation tracking

Quality Expectations

  • Maintain a high level of accuracy with zero preventable errors
  • Carefully check all outputs including quantities, drawings, and pricing inputs
  • Clearly document assumptions, exclusions, and uncertainties
  • Proactively raise issues and avoid making unsupported assumptions

Requirements

Essential

  • Experience in steel detailing, structural drafting, or construction estimating
  • Strong ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings
  • Experience with material take-offs / quantity surveying
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, validation, templates)
  • Experience with CAD/BIM or steel detailing software
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Good written English communication
  • Ability to work remotely with international teams

Highly Desirable

  • Experience in steel buildings, sheds, warehouses, or industrial structures
  • Background in light gauge / cold-formed steel systems
  • Experience with tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, FrameCAD, or similar
  • Familiarity with supplier quote comparisons and construction workflows
  • Experience with CRM or project/document management systems

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
Pear Tree.

About Pear Tree.

🚀 Expand Your Team Without Compromise (www.pear-tree.com)

You want to grow your team with the right people, but you’re hitting challenges like; Increasing hiring costs, A shallow local talent pool, Concerns about consistency and quality.

The dilemma: do you overspend to secure top local talent, or settle for less-than-ideal candidates who hold back your growth?

Why Going It Alone is Tough

- Traditional recruitment is expensive and draws from the same limited pool.

- Freelance platforms can’t guarantee long-term quality or reliability.

- Hiring overseas comes with complex legal and compliance hurdles.

🌎 We Make Global Hiring Simple

Pear Tree takes the complexity out of international recruitment. We match you with skilled, reliable, and cost-effective professionals from the Philippines, India, Nepal, South Africa and Latin America who fit your business perfectly.

- Substantial savings on recruitment and salary costs

- Access to a wide, highly skilled talent market

- A streamlined hiring process that saves you time

- Confidence backed by our 6-month “Perfect Hire” Guarantee

🔑 Our Process

1. Source and rigorously vet candidates on your behalf

2. Arrange and support the interview process

3. Hold your hand through the legal and logistical requirements that come with overseas hiring

4. Provide ongoing support to ensure seamless onboarding and retention

✅ A Smarter Way to Scale

Forget the false choice between paying top dollar locally or settling for poor hires. We give you a better option: affordable, skilled, and dependable international talent.

Join leading entrepreneurs and business owners already benefiting from this approach.

Book a call today and let us help you define your role, write your job description, and secure your next star team member — guaranteed.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Sydney, AU
Year Founded
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