Job Description

As the Fit-out & Joinery Estimator, you are responsible for accurately estimating the costs associated with Fit out and joinery but with limited to loose furniture. This role involves analysing project requirements such as BOQ material assessments, evaluating production processes, evaluating and gathering market prices and preparing detailed cost estimates. The Estimator plays an essential role in supporting project planning, budgeting, and decision-making processes specific to joinery and woodworking projects.

Job description

• The Estimator is responsible for all estimation work in joinery and fit-out work. Applicant must have excellent knowledge of wood and quantity surveying. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in quantity surveying/engineering/architecture with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. Responsible for preparing BOQ and estimate material requirements and choosing the right materials.

Prepare detailed estimates and BOQs for large high-end interior fit-out projects, Villas and other joinery projects.

Conduct estimation and cost control activities to ensure projects stay within budget.

Manage the entire tender process, including interpreting specifications, pricing tenders, and preparing contract documents.

Review and interpret drawings, tender documents, quantities etc.

Develop bid cost estimates and ensure timely submission. Coordinate with the production department to align estimation and production timelines.

Collaborate with the sales team to prioritize and review the bid calendar, ensuring timely submission of bids.

Interpreting and checking drawings, tender documents, quantities and estimates.

Interpreting specifications, price tenders, and preparation of contract documents.

Maintaining supplier / subcontractor database and consistently seek new companies to pre-qualify for inclusion on the tender list.

Works with sales to prioritize and periodically review the Bid Calendar to ensure Company is meeting its obligations to submit timely bids.

Define more cost-efficient alternatives to the proposed scope of the project.

Act as a connection between subcontractors, design team and client.

Responsible for preparing and assembling bids and proposals for various contract types.

Determine required but non indicated scope through the analysis of site conditions and all contract documents (plans specifications)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED4,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have abundant furniture products & fit-out joinery, MDF, Sofa & Curtain knowledge and will you be able to make the correct budgeted cost for each project and cost for manufacturing furniture products?
• Minimum experience of 3 plus years in a similar role and industry.
• Sharjah: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)