Estimation Manager Designsmith Interior Works LLC

We are seeking a highly competent Estimation Manager – Fit-Out to lead end-to-end tendering and pricing for interior fit-out projects. This role is critical in ensuring commercial accuracy, competitive pricing, and risk mitigation across all bids.

You will be responsible for managing the full estimation cycle from BOQ analysis to final submission while ensuring strict adherence to due diligence, pricing discipline, and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tendering & Pricing

• Lead complete fit-out estimation process (civil, joinery, MEP coordination)

• Analyze drawings, BOQs, specifications, and project scope

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates with full rate build-ups

• Ensure all pricing reflects market benchmarks and project-specific risks

2. Subcontractor & Supplier Management

• Obtain minimum 3 competitive quotations for all subcontract packages

• Evaluate and compare quotes with proper technical and commercial analysis

• Build and maintain a reliable vendor database

3. Commercial Due Diligence

• Ensure complete rate build-ups for all major packages (including joinery, marble, MEP, installations)

• Validate PC rates, provisional sums, and assumptions

• Apply appropriate margins across all packages

• Identify and mitigate commercial risks before submission

4. BOQ & Prelims Management

• Ensure BOQs are fully detailed with breakdowns (no lump-sum ambiguity)

• Prepare and validate preliminary costs with proper approvals

• Align all submissions with internal commercial standards

5. Qualifications & Submission

• Draft clear, accurate, and aligned technical/commercial qualifications

• Ensure all submissions are complete, compliant, and submission-ready

• Coordinate with design, projects, and commercial teams for inputs

6. Leadership & Accountability

• Lead and mentor the estimation team (if applicable)

• Drive a culture of accuracy, ownership, and zero-error submissions

• Take full accountability for bid quality and commercial outcomes