Costing and Estimation Engineer

JobItUs; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

JobItUs in Mumbai is seeking an experienced Costing & Estimation Executive / Engineer with a strong background in furniture manufacturing, retail fixtures, joinery and interior fit-out projects. You will prepare accurate cost estimates, BOMs and production costing, review AutoCAD drawings and collaborate with design and procurement teams.

You will coordinate with factory production, review vendor quotes, and focus on cost optimisation and accurate costing for new and ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in furniture costing, estimation, joinery or retail fit-out projects.
• Knowledge of plywood, MDF, laminates, veneers, hardware, metal and finishes.
• Ability to read AutoCAD drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficient in BOQ, BOM, MTO and rate analysis.
• Proficient in MS Excel and AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented cost-control skills.
• Coordinate with factory production and procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for custom furniture and joinery works.
• Review drawings, BOQs, and specifications to calculate project costs.
• Prepare BOM, MTO and costing sheets.
• Calculate material, labour, fabrication, finishing and transport costs.
• Monitor costs and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Maintain costing records and rate databases.

Skills

Furniture costing

Cost estimation

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Costing & Estimation Executive / Engineer with a strong background in furniture manufacturing, retail fixtures, joinery and interior fit-out projects. The candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, material calculations, BOQs and production costing.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for custom furniture, retail fixtures, display units and joinery works.
• Review AutoCAD drawings, technical specifications and BOQs to calculate project costs.
• Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM), Material Take-Off (MTO) and detailed costing sheets.
• Calculate material, labour, hardware, fabrication, finishing and transportation costs.
• Coordinate with the design, procurement and production teams for accurate costing.
• Obtain and compare vendor quotations to ensure competitive pricing.
• Analyse manufacturing costs and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Prepare quotations and cost comparisons for new and ongoing projects.
• Monitor estimated versus actual production costs and highlight variations.
• Maintain costing records, rate analysis and material price databases.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in furniture costing, estimation, joinery or retail interior fit-out projects.
• Strong knowledge of plywood, MDF, laminates, veneers, hardware, metal, glass and finishing materials.
• Understanding of furniture manufacturing processes, production methods and material consumption.Ability to read and interpret AutoCAD drawings and technical specifications.

Good knowledge of BOQ preparation, BOM, MTO and rate analysis.

Proficiency in MS Excel and AutoCAD.

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and cost-control abilities.

Ability to coordinate with factory production and procurement teams.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in a furniture manufacturing factory or retail fit-out company.
• Experience in costing for custom-made furniture, retail fixtures and display units.
• Practical understanding of factory production costs, wastage and material optimisation.