Estimator - Modular Furniture

Vizous Interio

Khordha

On-site

INR 600,000 - 800,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Vizous Interio is seeking an experienced Estimator - Modular Furniture to prepare accurate BOQs, quantity take-offs and cost analyses for modular furniture and interior projects. You will work with Sales, Design, Production, Purchase, Projects and Accounts teams to ensure margins and competitive quotes.

The role requires 4–9 years in estimation within modular furniture or interior fit-outs, strong MS Excel skills, and familiarity with AutoCAD/SketchUp.

Qualifications

Diploma/B.E./B.Tech. or related interior/civil engineering qualification.
4-9 years of estimation experience in modular furniture or interior fit-outs.
Experience with BOQ, rate analysis, costing and quotation.
Proficient in MS Excel and drawing interpretation.
Preferred: AutoCAD, SketchUp, ERP/Estimation software, Furniture CAD software.

Responsibilities

Prepare BOQ & quantity take-off from drawings and client requirements.
Perform item-wise rate analysis and costing across materials, labour and overheads.
Prepare detailed commercial quotations for residential, commercial, and office interiors.
Coordinate with Design, Sales and Production teams to ensure alignment on specs and costs.
Assist Production and Purchasing with material specs and cost optimization.
Monitor project costs and wastage; identify overruns and suggest corrective actions.
Maintain estimation records, rate databases and revision history of BOQs and quotations.

Skills

Estimation experience

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Education

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch / Interior Design / Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering technical qualification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PDF/Drawing interpretation

AutoCAD

SketchUp

ERP/Estimation software

Furniture CAD software

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Position: Estimator - Modular Furniture

1. JOB PURPOSE

To prepare accurate and commercially viable BOQs, quantity take-offs, rate analysis, costing and quotations for modular furniture and interior projects.

The Estimator will ensure that project quantities, material requirements, labour, hardware, accessories, manufacturing, installation, transportation and other project costs are properly calculated before submission of quotations to clients.

The position will work closely with the Sales, Design, Production, Purchase, Projects and Accounts teams to ensure accurate costing and healthy project margins.

2. KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

A. BOQ & Quantity Take-Off

1. Study architectural drawings, furniture layouts, specifications and client requirements.

2. Prepare detailed BOQ (Bill of Quantities) for modular furniture and interior works.

3. Calculate quantities of:

Plywood / MDF / HDF, Laminates / Acrylic / Veneer
Edge bands, Hardware and fittings, Glass and aluminium
Kitchen accessories, Wardrobe accessories
Drawer channels and hinges, Handles and profiles
Countertops, Electrical accessories wherever applicable
Other furniture and interior materials.

4. Prepare accurate quantity take-offs from drawings and site measurements.

5. Identify quantity variations, missing items and scope gaps before quotation submission.

B. Rate Analysis & Costing

1. Prepare detailed item-wise rate analysis.

2. Calculate material cost based on current purchase/vendor rates.

3. Calculate:

Material cost, Hardware/accessory cost, Labour cost
Manufacturing cost, Installation cost
Transportation cost, Wastage, Site expenses
Overheads, Applicable taxes
Profit margin.

4. Analyse existing rates and recommend suitable selling rates.

5. Maintain updated rate databases for major materials, hardware and accessories.

6. Compare vendor quotations and identify cost-effective procurement options.

C. Quotation Preparation

1. Prepare detailed commercial quotations based on approved BOQs and drawings.

2. Ensure correct quantities, unit rates, taxes, terms and conditions.

3. Prepare quotations for:

Residential projects, Commercial projects, Office interiors
Modular kitchens, Wardrobes, Storage units
Workstations, Reception counters, Corporate furniture

4. Coordinate with Sales/Design teams regarding client-specific specifications and commercial requirements.

5. Revise quotations based on client negotiations and design changes.

D. Drawing & Design Coordination

1. Read and interpret furniture drawings, layouts and technical specifications.

2. Coordinate with the Design Team to clarify dimensions, materials and specifications.

3. Verify whether proposed designs are commercially and technically feasible.

4. Identify design elements that may significantly impact project cost.

5. Highlight discrepancies between drawings, BOQ and actual requirements.

E. Production & Purchase Coordination

1. Coordinate with Production regarding manufacturing feasibility and material consumption.

2. Obtain current material rates from Purchase/Vendors.

3. Verify estimated material consumption against production requirements.

4. Assist Purchase in identifying appropriate material specifications and economical alternatives.

5. Update costing whenever material prices change significantly.

F. Project Cost Control

1. Compare estimated cost with actual project cost.

2. Monitor material consumption and wastage against estimates.

3. Identify cost overruns and communicate them to management.

4. Support project teams in maintaining targeted project margins.

5. Prepare cost comparison reports where required.

G. MIS & Documentation

1. Maintain estimation and quotation records.

2. Maintain material rate and vendor databases.

3. Maintain project-wise costing files.

4. Prepare monthly estimation reports.

5. Maintain revision history of BOQs and quotations.

6. Ensure proper documentation and approval before final quotation submission.

Preferred candidate profile

3. JOB SPECIFICATION

Educational Qualification

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch / Interior Design / Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering technical qualification.
A candidate who has worked with a modular furniture manufacturer, office furniture company or turnkey interior company and independently handled BOQ Quantity Take-Off Rate Analysis Costing Quotation will be preferred.

Experience: