Estimation Manager – Joinery & Wooden Doors

UNICO MEA; Dubai; Presencial; AED 180 000 - 240 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

UNICO MEA is seeking an Estimation Manager for Joinery & Wooden Doors in the UAE. You will lead the estimation and tendering process, prepare take-offs, analyze drawings, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate and competitive bids.

The role requires 7–10 years of experience in joinery/tendering, UAE/GCC project exposure is a plus, and strong cost estimation skills with proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office.

Qualificações

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Interior Design, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of estimation/tendering experience in joinery, wooden doors, or interior fit-out projects.
• Experience with UAE/GCC projects is advantageous.
• Ability to read architectural/shop drawings, BOQs, and tender documents; strong cost estimating and pricing skills.

Responsabilidades

• Manage estimates and commercial proposals for joinery and wooden door projects.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specs, BOQs, and requirements to identify scope and pricing.
• Prepare quantity take-offs for joinery, doors, frames, finishes, ironmongery, and related items.
• Analyze specs and drawings to identify materials, finishes, methods, and technical requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors for competitive pricing.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates covering materials, labor, manufacturing, installation, and logistics.
• Coordinate with design, technical, procurement, production, and project teams.
• Identify exclusions, qualifications, deviations, assumptions, and commercial risks in tender documents.

Conhecimentos

Analytical

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Formação académica

Civil Engineering or related

Ferramentas

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Overview:

As an Estimation Manager - Joinery & Wooden Doors at UNICO MEA, you will be responsible for managing the estimation and tendering process for joinery and wooden door projects, ensuring accurate quantity take-offs, cost calculations, pricing, and timely submission of competitive and commercially viable tenders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the preparation of estimates and commercial proposals for joinery and wooden door projects.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project requirements to identify scope and pricing requirements.
• Prepare accurate quantity take-offs for joinery, wooden doors, frames, finishes, ironmongery, and related items.
• Analyze project specifications and drawings to identify materials, finishes, construction methods, and technical requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors and ensure competitive pricing.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates covering materials, labor, manufacturing, finishing, installation, logistics, and other project-related costs.
• Coordinate with the design, technical, procurement, production, and project teams to ensure accurate and complete estimates.
• Identify exclusions, qualifications, deviations, assumptions, and commercial risks within tender documents.
• Review and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations to achieve optimum project costing.
• Prepare tender summaries, comparison sheets, cost breakdowns, and commercial submissions for management review.
• Monitor tender deadlines and ensure timely submission of quotations and commercial proposals.
• Participate in tender clarification meetings and respond to technical and commercial queries.
• Maintain and develop a database of material, labor, manufacturing, and installation costs for future estimates.
• Support the commercial team during negotiations, variations, and post-tender clarifications when required.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of joinery, wooden doors, frames, finishes, and interior fit-out works.
• Strong understanding of joinery manufacturing processes, materials, finishes, and installation methods.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, specifications, BOQs, and tender documents.
• Strong knowledge of quantity take-off, costing, pricing, and tender preparation.
• Good understanding of material, labor, manufacturing, installation, and logistics costs.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, and MS Office.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously and work under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Interior Design, or a related field.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in estimation and tendering, preferably within joinery, wooden doors, or interior fit-out projects.
• Proven experience managing estimates and tenders for large-scale joinery and wooden door projects.
• Experience working with contractors, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal technical and production teams.
• U.A.E. and GCC project experience is an advantage.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify risks and opportunities within tenders.
• A team player, organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet demanding project and tender deadlines.