Interior Estimator Engineer

Milestone Career Planner; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Career Planner in India (Kerala) seeks an experienced interior cost estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for interior fit-out projects. The role covers BOQ creation, quantity take-offs, and interpretation of drawings to ensure precise budgeting.

You will evaluate materials, labour costs, and options, coordinate with vendors for quotations, and negotiate with clients and contractors while ensuring timely, accurate submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in interior estimation and costing.
• Excellent English communication skills are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for interior fit-out projects.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and conduct quantity take-offs.
• Study and interpret architectural, interior and technical drawings.
• Assess material, labour and other project costs.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to obtain quotations and compare prices.
• Evaluate material specifications, rates and alternative options.
• Communicate and negotiate with clients, contractors and vendors.
• Ensure accuracy in costing and timely submission of estimates.

Skills

Detail oriented

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Interior Design

Master's in Civil Engineering

Job description

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for interior fit-out projects.

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• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and conduct detailed quantity take-offs.

* Study and interpret architectural, interior and technical drawings.

* Assess material, labour and other project

requirements

and calculate costs.

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• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to obtain quotations and compare prices.

* Evaluate material specifications, rates and alternative options.

* Communicate and negotiate effectively with clients, contractors and vendors.

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• Ensure accuracy in costing and timely submission of estimates.

Qualifications

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Requirements

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• Bachelor’s or
• Master’s degree in Interior Design, Civil Engineering or a related field.

* 5–8 years of relevant

experience

in interior estimation and costing.

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• Strong knowledge of interior materials, finishes, specifications and market rates.

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• Excellent understanding of BOQ preparation and quantity surveying.

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• Good vendor coordination and negotiation skills.

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• Excellent English communication skills are mandatory (both written and verbal).

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• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.

* High attention to detail and accuracy