Joinery Estimator
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TwoconnectCommercial fit-out, joinery
Workable locations: Metro Manila, Philippines, Monday to Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm GMT/BST (mid shift schedule)Full-TimeSenior
Salary not disclosed
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Job Details
- Languages
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are essential.
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ estimating experience within commercial fit-out projects incorporating woodworking or specialist joinery is essential.
- Required Skills
- Microsoft Excel
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years’ estimating experience on commercial fit-out projects incorporating woodworking or specialist joinery.
- Strong knowledge of joinery construction methods, materials, finishes, hardware and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to interpret architectural, interior-design and detailed joinery drawings.
- Experience completing material take-offs and calculating labour, fabrication and installation requirements.
- Commercial awareness and ability to prepare accurate, competitive estimates.
- Experience sourcing supplier and subcontractor quotations and negotiating pricing.
- Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Excel; strong Microsoft Word, Outlook and general computer skills.
- Ability to manage multiple bids and meet strict tender deadlines, with high attention to detail and a methodical approach.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills and confidence communicating with clients, designers, suppliers, workshop teams and Project Managers.
- UK commercial fit-out market estimating experience is highly regarded.
- Experience with a specialist joinery manufacturer or fit-out contractor with in-house production is highly regarded.
- Knowledge of UK construction practices, tender processes and subcontractor markets is highly regarded.
- Experience estimating bespoke joinery for workplace, retail, hospitality or leisure projects is highly regarded.
- Value-engineering experience and familiarity with computer-aided take-off or specialist joinery estimating systems are highly regarded.
Responsibilities
- Review tender packs, design drawings, specifications and supporting documentation to understand project scope and client requirements.
- Identify specified materials, finishes, fittings and bespoke joinery requirements.
- Complete quantity take-offs and calculate material, labour, fabrication, assembly, installation and subcontractor costs.
- Liaise with workshop teams and Project Managers to establish labour hours and production requirements.
- Enter cost information into estimating software and verify final calculations.
- Obtain and review supplier and subcontractor quotations, and negotiate pricing and terms.
- Prepare cost breakdowns, tender assumptions, exclusions and qualifications.
- Manage bids and update estimates in response to design revisions, tender clarifications and scope changes.
- Present estimates for internal review and support tender meetings, queries and successful tender handovers.
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