Senior Estimation Engineer (Furniture/ Interior)

JB Group of Companies; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

JB Group of Companies in Gurugram, India seeks an experienced Senior Estimation Engineer (Interior) to drive estimation for interior fit-outs, veneers, and woodwork. You will review tender docs, prepare costings, and coordinate with design, procurement, and production to ensure accurate, profitable bids.

The role requires 5–15 years of experience in interior projects, with strong CAD/Excel skills, and leadership abilities to mentor junior estimators and standardize processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in civil/related disciplines required.
• 5–15 years of experience in interior estimation for fit-out or furniture projects.
• Proven experience handling large commercial, hospitality, residential, and corporate interiors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for interior fit-out, veneer, woodwork, panel manufacturing, and finishing works.
• Review drawings, BOQs and specifications to identify scope and estimation needs.
• Develop material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead estimates.
• Take-offs from architectural, structural, and MEP drawings for quantities.
• Coordinate procurement for quotations and validate unit costs.
• Suggest value engineering and cost optimization without compromising quality.
• Coordinate with design, production, procurement, and project teams for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, quality standards, and contracts.
• Maintain cost databases and prepare variance reports.
• Mentor junior estimators and standardize estimation processes.

Skills

wood

tender

construction

amp

boq preparation

management

project

projects

specifications

senior estimation engineer (interior)

veneer

manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering, Interior Design, Architecture, Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

MS Project

ERP systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Estimation & Costing

Prepare detailed cost estimates for interior fit-out, veneer, woodwork, panel manufacturing, POP, civil, and finishing works.

Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and BOQs to identify project scope and estimation requirements.

Develop material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead cost estimates.

Perform quantity take-offs from architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.

Prepare rate analysis and validate unit costs based on market trends and historical data.

Coordinate with procurement to obtain quotations from vendors and subcontractors.

Recommend value engineering and cost optimization opportunities without compromising quality.

BOQ & Tender Management

Analyze BOQs for completeness and technical accuracy.

Prepare tender submissions, commercial proposals, bid summaries, and supporting documentation.

Identify project risks, exclusions, assumptions, and commercial deviations.

Participate in pre-bid meetings, technical clarifications, and negotiations with clients.

Technical Coordination

Coordinate with design, production, procurement, and project execution teams to ensure estimation accuracy.

Review shop drawings, material specifications, and manufacturing requirements for veneer and wood panel products.

Support production planning with material consumption and costing data.

Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.

Cost Control & Reporting

Maintain an updated cost database for materials, labor, machinery, and subcontractors.

Monitor estimated costs against actual project costs and prepare variance reports.

Develop estimation templates, productivity benchmarks, and standard costing methodologies.

Prepare management reports on bid status, project profitability, and estimation performance.

Team Leadership

Mentor and guide junior estimators.

Standardize estimation processes and best practices across projects.

Collaborate with multiple departments to improve estimation accuracy and turnaround time.

Support resource planning for concurrent estimation activities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering, Interior Design, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

5-15 years of experience in estimation for interior fit-out, woodwork, veneer, furniture, panel manufacturing, or construction projects.

Proven experience in handling large commercial, hospitality, residential, retail, and corporate interior projects.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of BOQ preparation and quantity surveying.

Expertise in veneer, plywood, MDF, HDF, laminates, solid wood, engineered wood, and panel manufacturing processes.

Knowledge of POP works, gypsum systems, false ceilings, flooring, partitions, furniture, and joinery.

Understanding of construction methodologies and interior finishing standards.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel (advanced), MS Project, and ERP systems.

Familiarity with estimation software and quantity take-off tools is an advantage.

Skills

• wood
• tender
• construction
• amp
• boq preparation
• management
• project
• projects
• specifications
• senior estimation engineer (interior)
• veneer
• manufacturing