Estimation Manager – Furniture & Woodworks Manufacturing

Position Overview

Leadership & Management

• Lead, manage, and mentor the estimation team to ensure consistent and high-quality outputs.
• Allocate tenders and estimation tasks, set priorities, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Establish and maintain standard estimation procedures, templates, and cost-control methodologies.

Estimation & Commercial Responsibilities

• Review and approve detailed cost estimates for furniture and woodworks projects, including materials, labor, machinery, finishes, hardware, logistics, installation, overheads, and margins.
• Analyze tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contractual requirements.
• Ensure accurate quantity take-offs for all joinery and furniture components.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, procurement, and planning teams to validate costs, lead times, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations and ensure best-value procurement strategies.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and incorporate appropriate contingencies.
• Develop value engineering and cost-optimization proposals without compromising quality or design intent.
• Support the commercial team during tender clarifications, negotiations, and contract finalization.
• Review and price variations, change orders, and scope modifications throughout the project lifecycle.

Reporting & Control

• Prepare cost reports, pricing breakdowns, tender summaries, and comparative analyses for senior management.
• Maintain and continuously update cost databases, material price lists, and historical project cost records.
• Monitor market trends, material price fluctuations, and supplier performance to maintain competitive pricing.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and industry standards.

Handover & Coordination

• Oversee the handover of awarded projects from estimation to production and project execution teams.
• Provide ongoing commercial and cost support during the project execution phase as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• Minimum
• 10–12 years of experience
• in estimation within furniture, joinery, or woodworks manufacturing, with at least
• 3–5 years in a managerial or lead role
• .
• Strong technical knowledge of wood materials, finishes, hardware, fittings, and manufacturing processes.
• Extensive experience with custom-made furniture and large-scale residential, commercial, and hospitality projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with estimation software and ERP systems is a strong advantage.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and commercial negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and reporting abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work effectively under pressure.

Core Competencies

• Estimation strategy & management
• Cost control & budgeting
• Tender & bid management
• Value engineering
• Commercial risk assessment
• Team leadership & development
• Strong business and market awareness