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Wooden Estimator – Joinery Factory
Al Ajil Carpentry
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full Time
Senior
Onsite
3 days ago
Cost EstimationQuantity Take offMicrosoft ExcelJoinery Manufacturing KnowledgeShop Drawing InterpretationSupplier Negotiation
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About the Role
Al Ajil Carpentry seeks an experienced Joinery Estimator for its Abu Dhabi factory. The role involves preparing accurate cost estimates for custom joinery and woodworking projects, reviewing tender documents, and coordinating with design and production teams.
Key Skills for This Role
Cost EstimationQuantity Take offMicrosoft ExcelJoinery Manufacturing KnowledgeShop Drawing InterpretationSupplier Negotiation
Responsibilities
- Review tender documents, BOQs, specifications, and shop drawings
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for joinery and interior fit out works
- Perform quantity take offs from drawings
- Calculate material, labor, hardware, finishing, and subcontractor costs
- Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
- Prepare commercial and technical quotations for clients
- Coordinate with design, production, and procurement teams to ensure accurate pricing
- Analyze project requirements and identify potential cost saving opportunities
- Maintain updated cost databases for materials, labor, and suppliers
- Support the tendering process and negotiate with suppliers when required
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Joinery/Wooden Estimator in the UAE
- Strong knowledge of custom joinery manufacturing and woodworking processes
- Experience estimating doors, wardrobes, kitchens, cabinets, wall paneling, furniture, and bespoke joinery
- Excellent understanding of shop drawings, architectural drawings, and BOQs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tenders simultaneously
- Strong analytical and communication skills
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- We are looking for an experienced Joinery Estimator to join our joinery factory in Abu Dhabi.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for custom joinery and woodworking projects, including doors, wardrobes, kitchens, cabinets, wall cladding, and other bespoke woodworks.
- The ideal candidate should have strong technical knowledge of joinery materials, manufacturing processes, and pricing, with the ability to work efficiently under deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Review tender documents, BOQs, specifications, and shop drawings.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for joinery and interior fit out works.
- Perform quantity take offs from drawings.
- Calculate material, labor, hardware, finishing, and subcontractor costs.
- Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Prepare commercial and technical quotations for clients.
- Coordinate with the design, production, and procurement teams to ensure accurate pricing.
- Analyze project requirements and identify potential cost saving opportunities.
- Maintain updated cost databases for materials, labor, and suppliers.
- Support the tendering process and negotiate with suppliers when required.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Joinery/Wooden Estimator in the UAE.
- Strong knowledge of custom joinery manufacturing and woodworking processes.
- Experience estimating doors, wardrobes, kitchens, cabinets, wall paneling, furniture, and bespoke joinery.
- Excellent understanding of shop drawings, architectural drawings, and BOQs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- UAE experience is highly preferred.
Work Location
- In person
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