Joinery Estimator
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About the Role
Shades Interiors LLC in Sharjah seeks an experienced Joinery Estimator to prepare cost estimates, BOQs, and production costing for custom joinery and fit-out projects. Requires 5-8 years UAE experience, strong knowledge of joinery materials, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Review drawings, specifications, and tender documents
- Prepare detailed BOQs and material take offs for joinery and fit out works
- Estimate materials, hardware, finishes, labor, and subcontractor costs
- Coordinate with design and technical teams to clarify project requirements
- Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Support procurement team in identifying material requirements and lead times
- Analyze project risks and pricing factors
- Maintain updated cost databases and productivity rates
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Interior Design, or related field
- Minimum 5 8 years of experience in joinery estimation within UAE
- Strong experience in custom joinery, furniture, and interior fit out projects
- Ability to read architectural, interior, and shop drawings
- Knowledge of joinery materials, hardware, veneers, laminates, solid wood, MDF, and production processes
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel
- Experience with ERP or estimation software is an advantage
Full Job Posting
Job Summary
- Seeking an experienced Joinery Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates, material take offs, BOQs, and production costing for custom joinery, fit out, and furniture projects.
- Work closely with design, technical, production, procurement, and project teams.
Responsibilities
- Review drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
- Prepare detailed BOQs and material take offs for joinery and fit out works.
- Estimate materials, hardware, finishes, labor, and subcontractor costs.
- Coordinate with design and technical teams to clarify project requirements.
- Prepare cost breakdowns for production and installation activities.
- Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Support procurement team in identifying material requirements and lead times.
- Analyze project risks and pricing factors.
- Maintain updated cost databases and productivity rates.
- Assist commercial and project teams during tender submissions.
- Compare estimated quantities against actual production and project consumption.
- Support value engineering initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Interior Design, or related field.
- Minimum 5 8 years of experience in joinery estimation within UAE.
- Strong experience in custom joinery, furniture, and interior fit out projects.
- Ability to read architectural, interior, and shop drawings.
- Knowledge of joinery materials, hardware, veneers, laminates, solid wood, MDF, and production processes.
- Experience preparing BOQs and tender submissions.
- Strong understanding of factory production and installation activities.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with ERP or estimation software is an advantage.
Additional Information
- Gender: Male / Female
- Location: Sharjah, UAE
- Type: Full Time
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