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Joinery Estimator

Location

Philippines

Posted

13 days ago

Salary

$1.6K - $2K / month

Seniority

Senior

Professional CertificateEnglish

Job Description

Joinery Estimator

Hunt St

• The Joinery Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and commercially viable estimates for custom residential joinery projects including kitchens, wardrobes, vanities, laundries, and whole-house fit-outs. • Review architectural drawings and specifications for custom joinery projects • Prepare accurate and well-scoped cost estimates covering materials, labor, finishes, hardware, and installation • Conduct detailed quantity take-offs from drawings and documentation • Identify cost risks, value-engineering opportunities, and margin improvements • Prepare and submit quotes and pricing documentation within required timeframes • Source and compare supplier and subcontractor pricing • Prepare and manage purchase orders for materials, hardware, and outsourced components based on approved estimates, ensuring correct quantities, pricing, and lead times • Liaise with designers, drafting, and suppliers to validate scope, pricing, and pre-production requirements • Prepare and complete a structured handover to the drafting function, including confirmed scope, finishes, hardware selections, and any estimating assumptions required for accurate shop drawings • Prepare and price variations and scope changes accurately and promptly, ensuring margin consistency and clear documentation for client approval • Maintain and update estimating databases, pricing schedules, and cost libraries • Support post-job cost reviews by comparing estimated versus actual material and labour costs, identifying recurring variances and improvement opportunities

Job Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Joinery Estimator within an Australian cabinetmaking or joinery business
  • Strong understanding of residential custom joinery including kitchens, wardrobes, vanities, laundries, TV units, and architectural joinery
  • Demonstrated experience preparing 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
  • Ability to identify missing information, scope gaps, buildability issues, and cost risks before production
  • Strong understanding of labour allowances and production-based estimating
  • High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong communication skills when coordinating with drafting, production, suppliers, and management
  • The successful candidate will be someone who can:**
  • Review a set of plans and quickly understand joinery scope without excessive guidance
  • Prepare accurate estimates with logical labor and material allowances
  • Identify scope gaps, missing details, or impractical design elements early
  • Understand how projects will actually be manufactured and installed
  • Communicate clearly and proactively with drafting, suppliers, and management
  • Continuously improve pricing accuracy and estimating systems

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