Draftsman/estimating Support For A Trading Company In Australia (home Based Full Time) - Remote Eligible

Virtual Assistant

The client is an established service company that has steadily grown within its industry since its founding in 2014. What began with smaller projects has expanded into larger-scale operations, along with a dedicated maintenance division.

Job description:

• Use CAD software to prepare accurate site drawings (approximately 16 hours per week)
• Perform quantity take-offs to support the estimating department (approximately 24 hours per week)
• Review building plans to identify required electrical equipment, such as smoke detectors and evacuation speakers
• Interpret plan legends to accurately recognize symbols for required devices
• Mark and highlight symbols on plans and provide device counts per page
• Collaborate with the estimating team to ensure accurate and timely data collection
• Maintain organized records of drawings and take-off summaries for reference and reporting

Must haves:

• Experience using CAD software (AutoCAD or similar) to prepare and edit technical drawings
• Ability to read and interpret building or construction plans accurately
• Experience performing quantity take-offs or supporting estimating teams
• Strong attention to detail when identifying symbols, devices, and plan requirements
• Ability to follow plan legends and construction documentation
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining drawings and take-off records
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an estimating team
• Comfortable working with technical documents and spreadsheets for tracking counts and summaries
• Must be a Filipino currently residing in the Philippines

Home office requirements:

• Perfectly working headset and webcam
• Stable internet connection of at least 25 Mbps ~ 50 Mbps
• Up to date computer system with a minimum of Windows 10 or later and macOS Monterey (12.0) or later
• Quiet room with no distractions or background noises
• A backup plan if the power goes out or if your internet connection becomes unstable during your shift