Estimator - Furniture & Joinery

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Dubai is seeking an Estimator for furniture and joinery projects to deliver accurate cost estimates and maintain records. The role requires reading drawings/BOQs, performing quantity take-offs, coordinating with design, production, procurement, and project teams, and preparing tender submissions.

1-3 years' experience in furniture estimation, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in furniture and joinery estimation.
• Good understanding of furniture manufacturing and joinery materials.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and BOQs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of estimation software is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple estimation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for furniture and joinery projects.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, and BOQs to determine project requirements.
• Perform quantity take-offs and prepare material and labor cost estimates.
• Coordinate with the design, production, procurement, and project teams to obtain required information.
• Request and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Assist in preparing tender submissions, quotations, and cost proposals.
• Maintain estimation records and update cost databases.
• Ensure estimates are completed within the required deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Reading drawings

BOQ interpretation

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent worker

Multitasking

Estimation software

Tools

Estimation software

Job description

1. Prepare accurate cost estimates for furniture and joinery projects.

2. Review technical drawings, specifications, and BOQs to determine project requirements.

3. Perform quantity take-offs and prepare material and labor cost estimates.

4. Coordinate with the design, production, procurement, and project teams to obtain required information.

5. Request and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.

6. Assist in preparing tender submissions, quotations, and cost proposals.

7. Maintain estimation records and update cost databases.

8. Ensure estimates are completed within the required deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. 1-3 years of experience in furniture and joinery estimation.

2. Good understanding of furniture manufacturing and joinery materials.

3. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and BOQs.

4. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of estimation software is an advantage.

5. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

6. Ability to work independently and manage multiple estimation tasks.