Job Title: Manager – Estimation & Quantity (E&Q)
Department: Estimation, Quantity & Costing
Business Vertical: Della Luxury Products / High-End Furniture Manufacturing
Location: Daman Factory
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The Manager – Estimation & Quantity (E&Q) will oversee quantity surveying, cost estimation, bill of quantities (BOQ) preparation, and material variance analysis across all manufacturing lines for high-end bespoke and luxury furniture. This role demands precision in assessing raw material requirements (solid wood, veneers, metals, marble, upholstery, hardware, lacquers, etc.), optimizing resource consumption, and maintaining strict alignment between design prototypes and actual factory floor production.
Key Responsibilities
1. Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation
- Review CAD/3D technical drawings, prototype specifications, and design briefs from the Design team to extract exact measurements and specifications.
- Develop comprehensive and highly accurate Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and Bill of Materials (BOM) for high-end custom and modular furniture ranges.
- Calculate precise yield and wastage allowances for premium materials (wood, veneer, fabric, leather, hardware, specialty metals, and surface treatments).
- Conduct rigorous cost estimation for standard production batches, bespoke orders, and mock-up prototypes.
2. BOM Management & Variance Control
- Collaborate with the Design and R&D teams during prototype stages to establish baseline BOMs.
- Perform regular Actual vs. BOM Consumption Analysis on the factory floor to identify discrepancies and minimize wastage.
- Implement standard operating practices to ensure raw materials are issued and consumed strictly per approved estimates.
3. Vendor, Purchase & Cost Optimization
4. Commercial & Subcontractor Evaluation
