Joinery Estimator

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and technically sound Joinery Estimator with strong knowledge of premium and luxury furniture manufacturing. The candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, quantity take-offs, material calculations, and quotations for customized and high-end furniture projects.

The ideal candidate should have practical knowledge of wood, metal, upholstery, hardware, finishing materials, and premium furniture manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

Estimation & Costing

Wood / Joinery Knowledge

Metal Knowledge

Upholstery Knowledge

Premium & Luxury Furniture Estimation

Drawing & Technical Understanding

Material & Vendor Coordination

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Diploma / Degree in Furniture Design, Interior Design, Production, Civil, Mechanical, or related field preferred.

- Minimum 3 years of experience in furniture estimation and costing.

- Strong practical knowledge of furniture manufacturing.

- Excellent knowledge of wood, joinery, metal, and upholstery.

- Experience in premium, luxury, or customized furniture will be preferred.

- Strong knowledge of material quantity calculations and costing.

- Good knowledge of MS Excel.

- Knowledge of AutoCAD / furniture drawings will be an advantage.

- Strong analytical and numerical skills.

- Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple projects

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be:

- Technically strong in furniture manufacturing.

- Experienced in estimating customized and premium furniture.

- Capable of independently preparing complete furniture estimates.

- Strong in material identification and quantity calculations.

- Knowledgeable about production processes and manufacturing costs.

- Able to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.

- Detail-oriented and commercially aware.

- Comfortable coordinating with design, production, purchase, and management teams.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Accuracy of estimates and cost calculations.

- Minimum variation between estimated and actual cost.

- Timely submission of estimates.

- Accuracy of material quantity calculations.

- Reduction in material wastage.

- Cost-saving identification.

- Proper maintenance of estimation records.

- Effective coordination with production, purchase, and design departments