Estimation Manager – Joinery & Wooden Doors

Position overview

Key responsibilities

• Manage estimates and commercial proposals; review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project requirements.
• Prepare quantity take-offs for joinery, wooden doors, frames, finishes, ironmongery, and related items; assess materials, construction methods, and technical requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations; negotiate to achieve competitive project pricing.
• Prepare detailed estimates for materials, labor, manufacturing, finishing, installation, logistics, and other costs.
• Coordinate with design, technical, procurement, production, and project teams; identify tender exclusions, assumptions, deviations, and commercial risks.
• Prepare tender summaries, comparison sheets, cost breakdowns, and commercial submissions; monitor deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
• Participate in clarification meetings and respond to technical and commercial queries.
• Maintain cost databases and support commercial negotiations, variations, and post-tender clarifications.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of joinery, wooden doors, frames, finishes, interior fit-out, manufacturing processes, materials, and installation methods.
• Ability to interpret architectural and shop drawings, specifications, BOQs, and tender documents.
• Strong knowledge of quantity take-offs, costing, pricing, and tender preparation; understanding of material, labor, manufacturing, installation, and logistics costs.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, and MS Office; able to manage multiple tenders under tight deadlines.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Interior Design, or a related field.
• 7 to 10 years of estimation and tendering experience, preferably in joinery, wooden doors, or interior fit-out.
• Proven experience managing estimates and tenders for large-scale joinery and wooden-door projects.
• Experience working with contractors, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal technical and production teams.
• UAE and GCC project experience is an advantage.
• Strong commercial awareness, organization, attention to detail, teamwork, and ability to meet demanding deadlines.