Estimator Joinery / Fitout

al-majid; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

al-majid in Dubai seeks an Estimator – Interior Fit-Out responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, tender submissions, and commercial proposals for interior fit-out and turnkey projects. The role requires reviewing tender documents, performing quantity take-offs, and obtaining supplier quotations.

You will analyse project costs, support pre-contract efforts, negotiate with subcontractors, and ensure compliance with specifications and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture).
• Proven experience with interior fit-out projects in the UAE/GCC.
• Strong knowledge of quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, and cost estimation.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contract requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for architectural, interior fit-out, joinery, finishing, and MEP works.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and tender pricing for commercial, residential, hospitality, retail, and office fit-out projects.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and cost breakdowns based on project scope.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors, evaluate commercial offers, and negotiate pricing.
• Analyse project risks, exclusions, assumptions, and recommend value engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with design, procurement, technical, and project teams during the tender stage.
• Attend site visits, pre-bid meetings, and tender clarification meetings.
• Prepare tender submissions, commercial proposals, bid documents, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain and update cost databases, supplier pricing, and historical project cost records.
• Assist in preparing project budgets and feasibility studies.
• Support contract negotiations and provide post-tender clarifications.
• Ensure all estimates comply with project specifications, company procedures, and client requirements.
• Participate in project handover meetings with the operations team after project award.

Skills

Quantity take-offs

Cost estimation

Tender submissions

Project coordination

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Estimator – Interior Fit-Out is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, tender submissions, and commercial proposals for interior fit-out and turnkey projects. The role involves reviewing tender documents, conducting quantity take-offs, obtaining supplier and subcontractor quotations, analysing project costs, and supporting the pre-contract team to secure profitable projects while ensuring compliance with project specifications and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contract requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for architectural, interior fit-out, joinery, finishing, and MEP works.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, budgets, and tender pricing for commercial, residential, hospitality, retail, and office fit-out projects.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and cost breakdowns based on project scope.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors, evaluate commercial offers, and negotiate pricing.
• Analyse project risks, exclusions, assumptions, and recommend value engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with design, procurement, technical, and project teams during the tender stage.
• Attend site visits, pre-bid meetings, and tender clarification meetings.
• Prepare tender submissions, commercial proposals, bid documents, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain and update cost databases, supplier pricing, and historical project cost records.
• Assist in preparing project budgets and feasibility studies.
• Support contract negotiations and provide post-tender clarifications.
• Ensure all estimates comply with project specifications, company procedures, and client requirements.
• Participate in project handover meetings with the operations team after project award.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4–7 years of experience in estimating interior fit-out projects within the UAE/GCC.
• Experience in turnkey interior fit-out, joinery, and refurbishment projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of interior fit-out construction methods, materials, and finishes.
• Expertise in quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, and cost estimation.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, MEP, and shop drawings.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• As per industry norms