FRAMECAD / LGSF Structural Design & Detailing Specialist

We are seeking an experienced structural engineer with strong **FRAMECAD and Light Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF/LSF)** experience to develop the structural framing package for a small commercial development based on the architectural drawings that will be provided.

The project consists of several interconnected low-rise structures, including:

1. Reception and Office Building
2. Workshop / Covered Work Area
3. Staff Facilities Building
4. Small Utility / Security Structure

The structural system is to be developed using **cold-formed steel framing and the FRAMECAD system**, with the design coordinated with the architectural layouts.

Scope of Work

The selected engineer will be responsible for developing the complete LSF structural package, including:

* Structural analysis, design and engineering calculations
* Complete FRAMECAD structural model
* LSF wall, floor and roof framing
* Panel layouts and framing configuration
* Bracing and connection detailing
* Member sizing and framing schedules
* Shop/fabrication drawings
* Erection and installation drawings
* Steel material quantity take-off
* Foundation loads and reactions
* Coordination of the structural framing with the architectural drawings
* Editable FRAMECAD files and final PDF drawing package

### Scope Exclusions

Any detached landscaping structures, external paving works and non-structural architectural elements are outside the structural LSF scope.

Required Information from the Freelancer

Please include the following with your proposal:

* Fixed / lump-sum price
* Estimated turnaround time
* Design standards and codes to be adopted
* Key structural assumptions
* Number of revisions included
* Examples of previous FRAMECAD / LSF work
* FRAMECAD version/software environment to be used

The architectural package will be supplied to the selected freelancer for detailed review before the structural model is developed.

**Estimated LSF framing area: approximately 1,150 m²**

The successful freelancer should be comfortable taking the project from architectural drawings through **structural design, FRAMECAD modeling, detailing, quantity take-off and fabrication/erection documentation**.