Senior Joinery Estimator & Cost Controller

JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Joinery Estimator & Cost Controller

Company: Maison Royale Carpentry

Location: Birkat Al Awamer, Doha, Qatar

Industry: Luxury Joinery, Carpentry & Custom Furniture Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: Minimum 5–7 years in joinery estimation and costing

Job Summary

Maison Royale Carpentry is seeking a highly experienced Senior Joinery Estimator & Cost Controller with strong, hands-on experience working directly in a joinery factory or carpentry manufacturing facility.

The ideal candidate must have extensive knowledge of joinery manufacturing processes, material costs, production expenses, and market pricing.

We are looking for someone who can quickly and accurately estimate the cost of wardrobes, kitchens, doors, dressing rooms, TV units, wall cladding, and custom-made furniture.

IMPORTANT: Previous experience working inside an operational joinery or carpentry factory is MANDATORY. Candidates with only general construction, fit-out, or office-based estimation experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

1. Joinery Estimation & Quotations

• Prepare fast, accurate, and competitive quotations for all joinery projects.
• Calculate costs directly from drawings, dimensions, specifications, and material selections.
• Provide immediate preliminary pricing for standard joinery products using approved price lists.
• Prepare detailed BOQs, material take-offs, and cost breakdowns.
• Estimate kitchens, wardrobes, walk-in closets, doors, cabinets, wall panels, and bespoke luxury furniture.
• Establish standardized pricing per linear meter, square meter, and unit where applicable.
• Complete standard quotations within 24 hours and prioritize urgent requests.

1. Factory Cost Control

• Monitor actual production costs against estimated costs.
• Calculate raw materials, hardware, labor, machinery, finishing, transportation, and installation costs.
• Identify material wastage, unnecessary expenses, and cost overruns.
• Monitor profitability for each project.
• Prepare estimated-versus-actual cost reports.
• Coordinate with factory management to improve production efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs.

1. Pricing System Development

• Develop and maintain a complete factory pricing database.
• Establish standard costing for MDF, plywood, melamine, veneer, solid wood, lacquer finishes, and other materials.
• Maintain updated pricing for hinges, drawer runners, accessories, lighting, and hardware.
• Develop pricing categories for Standard, Premium, and Luxury joinery.
• Establish approved selling prices and profit margins.
• Ensure the sales team can provide quick preliminary quotations without delays.

1. Factory & Production Coordination

• Work closely with production managers, technical draftsmen, procurement, and installation teams.
• Understand CNC cutting, edge banding, assembly, painting, polishing, and installation processes.
• Review shop drawings and identify cost-effective manufacturing solutions.
• Verify material quantities and production requirements before quotations are finalized.
• Ensure estimated manufacturing hours reflect actual factory capabilities.

1. Financial & ERP Reporting

• Maintain accurate costing records for each project.
• Work with the accounting department to monitor project profitability.
• Use Microsoft Excel and ERP systems, preferably Odoo.
• Prepare weekly costing, quotation, and profitability reports.
• Recommend pricing adjustments based on actual factory performance.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in joinery estimation and factory costing.
• Must have worked directly inside a joinery manufacturing factory.
• Strong technical knowledge of luxury kitchens, wardrobes, doors, and custom furniture.
• Excellent understanding of raw material pricing, hardware, manufacturing labor, and finishing costs.
• Ability to read architectural drawings, shop drawings, and detailed joinery specifications.
• Proven experience preparing BOQs and detailed quotations.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently and deliver quotations under tight deadlines.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of profit margins.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-end residential, villa, hospitality, and luxury interior joinery projects.
• Experience with Odoo ERP.
• Familiarity with Qatar’s joinery materials, suppliers, and local market pricing.
• Previous experience establishing factory costing systems and pricing databases.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Preliminary quotations delivered within minutes for standard products with defined specifications.
• Standard detailed quotations completed within 24 hours.
• Accurate material and labor cost estimates.
• Reduced variance between estimated and actual project costs.
• Monthly updates to the factory pricing database.
• Improved project profitability and reduced material wastage.
• Complete cost visibility for every project.

Candidate Assessment

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a practical estimation test involving:

1. A custom wardrobe.
2. A residential kitchen.
3. A luxury walk-in dressing room.

Candidates must demonstrate their ability to calculate manufacturing costs, material quantities, labor expenses, overhead allocation, selling prices, and profit margins.

Applications from candidates without direct joinery factory experience will not be accepted.

Pay: QAR3,000.00 - QAR5,000.00 per hour

Experience:

• Carpentry & Joinery: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person