unico mea · Dubai, AE
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Position: Estimation Manager – Joinery & Wooden Doors Position Overview: As an Estimation Manager - Joinery & Wooden Doors at UNICO MEA, you will be responsible for managing the estimation and tendering process for joinery and wooden door projects, ensuring accurate quantity take-offs, cost calculations, pricing, and timely submission of competitive and commercially viable tenders. Key Responsibilities: · Manage and oversee the preparation of estimates and commercial proposals for joinery and wooden door projects. · Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project requirements to identify scope and pricing requirements. · Prepare accurate quantity take-offs for joinery, wooden doors, frames, finishes, ironmongery, and related items. · Analyze project specifications and drawings to identify materials, finishes, construction methods, and technical requirements. · Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors and ensure competitive pricing. · Prepare detailed cost estimates covering materials, labor, manufacturing, finishing, installation, logistics, and other project-related costs. · Coordinate with the design, technical, procurement, production, and project teams to ensure accurate and complete estimates. · Identify exclusions, qualifications, deviations, assumptions, and commercial risks within tender documents. · Review and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations to achieve optimum project costing. · Prepare tender summaries, comparison sheets, cost breakdowns, and commercial submissions for management review. · Monitor tender deadlines and ensure timely submission of quotations and commercial proposals. · Participate in tender clarification meetings and respond to technical and commercial queries. · Maintain and develop a database of material, labor, manufacturing, and installation costs for future estimates. · Support the commercial team during negotiations, variations, and post-tender clarifications when required. Required Skills: · Strong knowledge of joinery, wooden doors, frames, finishes, and interior fit-out works. · Strong understanding of joinery manufacturing processes, materials, finishes, and installation methods. · Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, shop drawings, specifications, BOQs, and tender documents. · Strong knowledge of quantity take-off, costing, pricing, and tender preparation. · Good 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. · Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously and work under tight deadlines. Qualifications: · Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Interior Design, or a related field. · 7 to 10 years of experience in estimation and tendering, preferably within joinery, wooden doors, or interior fit-out projects. · 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. · U.A.E. and GCC project experience is an advantage. · Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify risks and opportunities within tenders. · A team player, organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet demanding project and tender deadlines.