Estimator - Furniture

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers International in Dubai is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare cost estimates and Bill of Quantities for upholstery and furniture manufacturing projects. You will assist with feasibility studies and develop detailed cost plans from minimal design information.

You will coordinate with suppliers, clients, and internal teams during pre-award and procurement activities, verify quantities, monitor variations, and certify invoices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills to perform accurate calculations.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to interpret project specifications and blueprints.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills to collaborate with internal teams and suppliers.
• Time management and organizational abilities to handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Preparing estimates and Bill of Quantities for projects received.
• Assisting with production feasibility studies and estimates from minimal design information.
• Interfacing with clients and consultants in the pre-award stage.
• Managing major procurement from identification of approved materials to verification of quantities.
• Working with suppliers and clients to reduce costs during project execution.
• Coordinating with the operation manager and the BDE.
• Advising on supply constraints, forecasting, scheduling orders, and reporting order status.
• Monitoring and preparing cost variations.
• Verifying and certifying suppliers' and vendors' invoices and quotes.

Skills

Mathematical ability

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

• Preparing estimates and Bill of Quantities for projects received.
• Assisting with the production feasibility studies and estimates from minimal design information, through to detailed cost plans.
• Interfacing with the clients and consultants in the pre award stage.
• All major strategic procurement from identification of approved materials, verifying quantities as per the plan v/s actual.
• Working closely with suppliers and clients to improve operation and reduce probable costs while project executions.
• Coordination with the operation manager and the BDE.
• Coordinating with procurement advising on supply constraints, forecast information or products, recommendation on alternative products, push through scheduling of orders, reports on order status etc.
• Monitors and prepares cost variations.
• Verifies & certifies suppliers and vendor's invoices and quotes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an Estimator in the upholstery and furniture manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of upholstery and furniture manufacturing processes, materials, and finishes.
• Familiarity with CAD software and other estimation tools is advantageous.
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills to perform accurate calculations.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to interpret project specifications and blueprints.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills to collaborate with internal teams and suppliers.
• Time management and organizational abilities to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering reliable estimates.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and eco-friendly materials in furniture manufacturing is a plus.