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Project Estimator
ULTIM Interiors
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full Time
Mid
Onsite
2 weeks ago
Quantity Take offCost EstimationAutoCADMicrosoft ExcelQuality ControlJoinery Manufacturing
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About the Role
ULTIM Interiors seeks a detail-oriented Estimator / Quantity Surveyor / Quality Controller for joinery and interior fit-out projects. The role involves preparing accurate cost estimates, managing quantity surveying activities, and ensuring quality standards in manufacturing and installation.
Key Skills for This Role
Quantity Take offCost EstimationAutoCADMicrosoft ExcelQuality ControlJoinery Manufacturing
Responsibilities
- Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project requirements
- Prepare accurate cost estimates for joinery, furniture, millwork, and interior fit out projects
- Perform quantity take offs and material calculations from drawings and specifications
- Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors for materials, hardware, finishes, and outsourced works
- Analyze labor, material, machinery, overhead, and installation costs
- Prepare tender submissions, pricing schedules, and commercial proposals
- Identify value engineering opportunities and cost saving alternatives
- Maintain an updated cost database for materials, labor, and subcontract services
- Prepare project budgets and cost plans
- Monitor project costs and compare actual expenditures against approved budgets
- Measure completed works and verify quantities for progress billing
- Prepare variation orders, cost impact assessments, and additional work quotations
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in joinery, woodworking, furniture manufacturing, interior fit out, or construction industries
- Proven experience in estimating, quantity surveying, and quality control functions
- Strong understanding of joinery manufacturing processes, materials, finishes, and installation methods
- Excellent quantity take off and cost estimation skills
- Strong knowledge of BOQs, tendering procedures, and project costing
- Understanding of quality management systems and inspection procedures
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, interior design, and shop drawings
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Experience with ERP and estimating software is an advantage
- Strong analytical, commercial, and problem solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
Full Job Posting
Job Summary
- Seeking a highly skilled Estimator / Quantity Surveyor / Quality Controller for joinery and interior fit out team.
- Responsible for preparing accurate project estimates, cost analyses, quantity surveying, and ensuring quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project requirements.
- Prepare accurate cost estimates for joinery, furniture, millwork, and interior fit out projects.
- Perform quantity take offs and material calculations from drawings and specifications.
- Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors for materials, hardware, finishes, and outsourced works.
- Analyze labor, material, machinery, overhead, and installation costs.
- Prepare tender submissions, pricing schedules, and commercial proposals.
- Identify value engineering opportunities and cost saving alternatives.
- Maintain an updated cost database for materials, labor, and subcontract services.
- Prepare project budgets and cost plans.
- Monitor project costs and compare actual expenditures against approved budgets.
- Measure completed works and verify quantities for progress billing.
- Prepare variation orders, cost impact assessments, and additional work quotations.
Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management
- Assist in contract administration and commercial correspondence.
- Monitor material consumption and wastage levels throughout project execution.
- Support project managers with cost reporting and profitability analysis.
- Participate in project close out and final account preparation.
Quality Control & Assurance
- Develop and implement quality control procedures for joinery manufacturing and installation.
- Conduct inspections of raw materials, work in progress, and finished joinery items.
- Verify compliance with approved shop drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
- Perform factory inspections throughout production stages.
- Conduct pre delivery inspections and coordinate final quality checks before dispatch.
- Monitor installation quality and ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Identify defects, non conformities, and quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain quality records, inspection reports, and non conformance reports (NCRs).
Production & Technical Coordination
- Coordinate with design, drafting, production, procurement, and project teams.
- Review shop drawings and material specifications for cost and quality compliance.
- Assist production teams in optimizing material utilization and reducing waste.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing and installation processes.
Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare detailed estimation reports, cost analyses, and tender summaries.
- Maintain records of project budgets, quotations, variation orders, and quality inspections.
- Generate periodic reports on project profitability, quality performance, and cost control metrics.
- Ensure proper filing and document control of all commercial and quality related records.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in joinery, woodworking, furniture manufacturing, interior fit out, or construction industries.
- Proven experience in estimating, quantity surveying, and quality control functions.
- Strong understanding of joinery manufacturing processes, materials, finishes, and installation methods.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Excellent quantity take off and cost estimation skills.
- Strong knowledge of BOQs, tendering procedures, and project costing.
- Understanding of quality management systems and inspection procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, interior design, and shop drawings.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Experience with ERP and estimating software is an advantage.
- Strong analytical, commercial, and problem solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accuracy of project estimates and tender submissions.
- Tender success rate and profitability of awarded projects.
- Cost variance between estimated and actual project costs.
- Timely preparation of quotations and variation orders.
- Effective project cost monitoring and control.
- Accuracy of quantity take offs and progress valuations.
- Reduction in material wastage and cost overruns.
- Reduction in manufacturing defects and rework.
- Compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
- Successful completion of inspections and project handovers.
- Client satisfaction regarding product quality and workmanship.
Compensation
- Competitive salary and benefits package based on qualifications, technical expertise, and experience.
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