Joinery Estimator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• The Joinery Estimator is tasked with creating precise and commercially viable estimates for custom residential joinery projects, which encompass kitchens, wardrobes, vanities, laundries, and complete home fit-outs.

• Analyze architectural drawings and specifications pertaining to custom joinery projects.

• Develop accurate and well-defined cost estimates that include materials, labor, finishes, hardware, and installation.

• Perform detailed quantity take-offs from drawings and documentation.

• Recognize cost risks, value-engineering possibilities, and opportunities for margin enhancement.

• Prepare and present quotes and pricing documents within the stipulated timeframes.

• Source and evaluate pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.

• Prepare and oversee purchase orders for materials, hardware, and outsourced components based on approved estimates, ensuring correct quantities, pricing, and delivery timelines.

• Collaborate with designers, drafting teams, and suppliers to confirm scope, pricing, and pre-production requirements.

• Complete a structured handover to the drafting department, detailing confirmed scope, finishes, hardware selections, and any estimating assumptions necessary for accurate shop drawings.

• Accurately and promptly prepare and price variations and scope changes, ensuring margin consistency and transparent documentation for client approval.

• Maintain and update estimating databases, pricing schedules, and cost libraries.

• Assist in post-job cost reviews by comparing estimated versus actual material and labor costs, identifying recurring discrepancies and opportunities for improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a Joinery Estimator within an Australian cabinetmaking or joinery business.

• Strong comprehension of residential custom joinery, including kitchens, wardrobes, vanities, laundries, TV units, and architectural joinery.

• Proven ability to prepare detailed quantity take-offs and pricing from architectural, interior design, and shop drawings.

• Practical knowledge of:

• • Cabinet construction methods
• • Board materials and yields
• • Hardware systems
• • Finishes
• • Manufacturing workflows
• • Installation requirements

• Familiarity with Australian suppliers, hardware brands, and joinery materials.

• Capability to identify missing information, scope gaps, buildability issues, and cost risks prior to production.

• Strong understanding of labor allowances and production-based estimating.

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy.

• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with drafting, production, suppliers, and management.

• **The ideal candidate will possess the ability to:**

• • Review a set of plans and swiftly grasp joinery scope without excessive guidance.
• • Generate accurate estimates with logical labor and material allowances.
• • Detect scope gaps, missing details, or impractical design elements early in the process.
• • Understand the practical aspects of how projects will be manufactured and installed.
• • Communicate clearly and proactively with drafting, suppliers, and management.
• • Continually enhance pricing accuracy and estimating systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

• Access to the latest tools and technologies in joinery estimation.

• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.