Project Estimator

Overview

Job Summary

Estimation & Tendering

• 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.

Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management

• 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.
• 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 activities.
• Conduct inspections of raw materials, work-in-progress products, and finished joinery items.
• Verify compliance with approved shop drawings, specifications, material requirements, 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 to ensure technical and commercial alignment.
• 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 a 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.

Estimation & Commercial

• 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.

Quantity Surveying

• Effective project cost monitoring and control.
• Accuracy of quantity take-offs and progress valuations.
• Reduction in material wastage and cost overruns.

Quality Control

• 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