Estimator - Furniture

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers International is seeking an Estimator for upholstery and furniture manufacturing in Dubai. The role involves preparing estimates, BQs, and feasibility studies from minimal design data through detailed cost plans.

You will interface with clients and consultants in the pre-award stage and coordinate with suppliers to optimize costs while projects progress. Strong mathematical and analytical abilities are essential, as is a detail-oriented mindset to interpret blueprints and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an Estimator in the upholstery and furniture manufacturing industry.
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills for accurate calculations.
• Detail-oriented with ability to interpret project specifications and blueprints.
• Familiarity with CAD software and estimation tools is advantageous.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with internal teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and Bills of Quantities for projects.
• Assist with production feasibility studies and estimates from design to cost plans.
• Interface with clients and consultants in pre-award stage.
• Manage procurement, verify quantities, and monitor order status.
• Coordinate with suppliers and clients to optimize costs during execution.
• Monitor and prepare cost variations; verify supplier invoices and quotes.

Skills

Estimator experience

Manufacturing processes

Mathematics & analysis

Detail orientation

Project specifications & blueprints

Communication & negotiation

Time management

Problem solving

Sustainability & eco materials

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

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.