Joinery Estimator

Role:

The Fit-out Joinery Estimator will be responsible for accurately estimating the costs associated with joinery and wood factory projects. This role involves analyzing project requirements, conducting material assessments, evaluating production processes, evaluating and gathering market prices and preparing detailed cost estimates. The Joinery Estimator plays an essential role in supporting project planning, budgeting, and decision-making processes specific to joinery and woodworking projects.

Responsibilities

The Estimator will be responsible for all estimation work in joinery and fit-out works. Applicants must hav a foundation knowledge in 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 under pressure.

• Responsible for preparing BOQ and estimating material requirements and choosing the most appropriate materials
• Prepare detailed estimates and bills of quantities for large, prestigious, high-end interior fit-out, 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, and estimates.
• 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 preparing contract documents.
• Maintaining supplier / subcontractor database and consistently seeking new companies to pre-qualify for inclusion on tender list.
• Works with sales to prioritize and periodically review the Bid Calendar to ensure the Company is meeting its obligations to submit timely bids
• Define more cost-efficient alternatives to the proposed scope of project
• Act as a connection between subcontractors, design team (architects, engineers, consultants), 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, etc.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED6,000.00 per month