Joinery Cost Estimator

Rukooz Wood Industries LLC; Dubai, Umm Al Quwain; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RUKOOZ WOOD INDUSTRIES LLC is seeking an experienced Joinery Cost Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for custom joinery and interior fit-out projects. The role focuses on competitive pricing, profitability, and collaboration with design, production, procurement and project management teams.

Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of joinery materials and finishes, read technical drawings, and be proficient in Excel and estimation software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in engineering, quantity surveying, construction management or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in joinery and woodworking estimation.
• Strong knowledge of joinery materials, hardware, veneers, laminates, solid wood finishes and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and shop drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimation software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of UAE market rates, suppliers and subcontractors is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and BOQs.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for joinery and woodworking projects.
• Calculate material, hardware, labor, finishing, packaging and installation costs.
• Analyze production requirements and manufacturing processes to determine accurate project costs.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare commercial and technical tender submissions.
• Coordinate with design, production, procurement and project management teams.
• Conduct value engineering exercises and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain and update cost databases, supplier pricing and estimation records.
• Support project handover by providing detailed cost breakdowns and project budgets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Excel

Estimation software

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Engineering / QS / Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Estimation software

Job description

Hiring Joinery Cost Estimator

Location: UAE

Company: RUKOOZ WOOD INDUSTRIES LLC

Job Summary

RUKOOZ is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Joinery Cost Estimator to join our growing team The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for custom joinery architectural woodwork and interior fit-out projects while ensuring competitive pricing and profitability

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documents drawings specifications and BOQs
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for joinery and woodworking projects
• Calculate material hardware labor finishing packaging and installation costs
• Analyze production requirements and manufacturing processes to determine accurate project costs
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
• Prepare commercial and technical tender submissions
• Coordinate with design production procurement and project management teams
• Conduct value engineering exercises and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Maintain and update cost databases supplier pricing and estimation records
• Support project handover by providing detailed cost breakdowns and project budgets

Qualifications Requirements

• Bachelor s Degree or Diploma in Engineering Quantity Surveying Construction Management or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in joinery and woodworking manufacturing estimation
• Strong knowledge of joinery materials hardware veneers laminates solid wood finishes and manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and shop drawings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimation software
• Strong analytical organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of UAE market rates suppliers and subcontractors is highly preferred

What We Offer

Career growth opportunities within a leading woodworking and joinery company Professional and collaborative work environment

Application

Preferred Skills:Experience in architectural joinery, doors, wardrobes, kitchens, and fit-out projects.Understanding of factory production workflows and installation requirements.Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet strict deadlines.