AutoCAD Drafter and Estimator

Australian Pathways OPC (Offshored)

Taguig

Hybrid

PHP 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

WFH position

Paid PH holidays

Job summary

Australian Pathways OPC recruit and employ full-time staff to work remotely for our clients in Australia and New Zealand. Jakamo Remote Services (JRS) is an Australian construction, design and maintenance company established in 2008, specialising in remote mining infrastructure.

JRS are looking for an experienced CAD designer and estimator who can also provide tender support. The ideal candidate has previous experience working for an Australian client in the construction or mining industry and

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years' experience in construction estimating or related role.
Ability to read drawings and tender documents.
Proficiency in Excel for estimating spreadsheets.
Experience with AutoCAD or CAD software.
Experience obtaining, reviewing and comparing supplier quotations.
Ability to identify missing scope items and tender clarification requirements.
Experience assisting with tender submissions and pricing documentation.
Experience with CAD tools and draft preparation.

Responsibilities

Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
Undertake quantity take-offs for multiple trades.
Prepare bills of quantities, material schedules and cost estimates.
Assist with estimating for accommodation camp construction and refurbishment.
Develop and maintain estimating spreadsheets and cost breakdowns.
Prepare material take-offs and requests for quotations from suppliers/subcontractors.
Compile and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.
Identify drawing discrepancies and tender clarification needs.
Assist with tender submissions and pricing documentation.
Maintain historical estimating data and project cost records.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity surveying

Reading drawings

Excel skills

Tender submissions

AutoCAD

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Remote work

Education

Construction estimating qualification

Quantity surveying qualification

Drafting qualification

Civil engineering qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

CostX

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

JRS are looking for an experienced CAD designer and estimator, who can also provide tender support. The ideal candidate has previous experience working for an Australian client in the construction or mining industry and is highly skilled at multi-tasking.

Responsibilities:

Estimating & Tender Support

Review construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
Undertake quantity take-offs for building, civil, structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical works within demonstrated competency.
Prepare bills of quantities, material schedules and preliminary cost estimates.
Assist with estimating for accommodation camp construction, refurbishment, relocation and demolition projects.
Develop and maintain estimating spreadsheets and cost breakdown structures.
Prepare material take-offs and requests for quotation to suppliers and subcontractors.
Compile and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.
Identify drawing discrepancies, missing scope items, assumptions and tender clarification requirements.
Assist with preparation of tender submissions, pricing schedules and supporting documentation.
Maintain historical estimating data and project cost records.

Drafting & Technical Documentation

Prepare and amend 2D drawings using AutoCAD or equivalent software.
Produce basic site layouts, accommodation camp layouts, service plans and construction details.
Prepare demolition, relocation and refurbishment drawings and mark-ups.
Update drawings based on approved site measurements, redlines and supervisor instructions.
Assist with preparation of as-built drawings and technical documentation.
Maintain drawing registers, revision histories and document issue records.
Support preparation of construction methodology diagrams and tender presentation drawings.
All engineering design, statutory compliance assessments and drawings requiring professional certification must be reviewed and approved by appropriately qualified personnel.

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience:

Minimum 3 years' experience in construction estimating, quantity surveying, estimating support or a similar construction-related role.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work and tender documentation.
Practical experience undertaking quantity take-offs and preparing material schedules, bills of quantities or cost estimates within areas of demonstrated competency.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including developing and maintaining estimating spreadsheets, cost breakdowns and pricing schedules.
Experience obtaining, reviewing and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
Ability to identify missing scope items, drawing discrepancies, assumptions, exclusions and tender clarification requirements.
Experience assisting with tender submissions, requests for quotation and supporting pricing documentation.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software, with the ability to prepare and amend basic 2D construction drawings.
Ability to produce or update basic layouts, construction details, drawing mark‑ups and technical documentation based on approved measurements and instructions.
Understanding of drawing revision control, drawing registers and document management procedures.
Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to liaise with project managers, engineers, supervisors, suppliers and subcontractors.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment, follow technical instructions and seek clarification when required.

Nice-to-Have Skills and Experience

Experience estimating construction projects for Australian clients, particularly in the mining, resources, civil, engineering or infrastructure sectors.
Experience with accommodation camps, modular buildings, temporary facilities, workforce villages or remote-site infrastructure.
Exposure to estimating across multiple disciplines, including building, civil, structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical works.
Experience preparing detailed bills of quantities, cost plans, material take-offs and trade-by-trade cost breakdowns.
Familiarity with Australian construction terminology, industry practices, supplier pricing and subcontractor procurement processes.
Experience maintaining historical cost databases, benchmarking rates and analysing previous project costs.
Experience with tender clarification registers, tender comparison sheets, pricing schedules and commercial tender submissions.
Intermediate to advanced AutoCAD skills, including layers, blocks, dimensions, layouts and plotting.
Experience preparing accommodation camp layouts, site plans, services layouts, demolition plans and refurbishment drawings.
Exposure to as-built drawings, construction redlines, site measurement updates and technical document control.
Familiarity with other estimating, CAD, take-off or PDF markup tools, such as CostX, Bluebeam Revu or equivalent software.
Experience preparing construction methodology diagrams and visual tender presentation materials.
Relevant qualifications in construction estimating, quantity surveying, building design, drafting, civil engineering or a related discipline.

Benefits

What We Offer:

Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience.
WFH position with 10 days ASL and paid leave on PH public holidays
Work schedule based on Australian business hours (no weekends or night shift)

HMO coverage after completion of probationary period

Professional Development Opportunities

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