Remote Metal Fabrication Estimator

Hunt St Pty Ltd

New Zealand

Remote

NZD 26,000 - 29,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Hunt St Pty Ltd is seeking a Construction & Metal Fabrication Estimator to prepare accurate, detailed estimates for architectural metalwork and specialist packages. You will cover materials, fabrication, finishing, transport and installation, with hands-on estimating and close collaboration with delivery teams.

This is a hands-on role requiring fabrication knowledge, commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple tenders with increasing ownership.

Qualifications

Proven estimating experience in architectural metalwork, structural or miscellaneous steel, stainless steel, aluminium.
Ability to prepare complete, detailed and auditable estimates, not only take-offs, budgets or cost reports.
Strong ability to interpret drawings and 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 tender risk awareness; identify scope gaps and buildability concerns.
Excellent Excel skills and clear written/verbal English communication.
Self-directed and able to manage priorities, with proactive risk and issue escalation.
Experience collaborating with project managers, designers, production teams, suppliers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

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 and subcontractors.
Prepare complete tender documentation, including assumptions, qualifications, exclusions 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 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 auditable estimating workings and communicate progress and uncertainties early.
Support accurate handover from estimating into project delivery.