Estimator Interior

About the role

As Interior Estimator in the BOM & Costing team under the Technical Department, you will prepare accurate cost estimates and Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for interior fit-out and custom furniture projects, from tender drawings to final quotation, so that Otazen can price competitively while protecting project margins.

Key responsibilities

• Perform quantity take-off from architectural, interior, and tender drawings for interior fit-out works (partitions, ceiling, flooring, joinery, wall finishes, custom furniture, etc.)

• Prepare BOQ and cost estimates covering materials, hardware, accessories, finishing, labor, production overhead, and installation, according to client requests, target prices, and deadlines

• Obtain and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors, and keep the material and unit price database up to date

• Prepare quotations and tender documents, including scope clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions

• Review drawings and specifications to identify missing information, risks, and scope gaps, and raise clarifications early

• Propose value engineering alternatives (material, construction method, or specification) to meet target prices without reducing quality

• Coordinate with the Technical Engineer, Drafter, and Costing team to ensure estimates match engineering drawings and production capability

• Coordinate with Marketing, Project, and Purchasing teams on project scope, pricing, and material availability

• Support the handover of approved estimates to the project team as the cost baseline, and support variation order pricing when scope changes

• Prepare estimate summaries and daily reports for the TE Manager

About you

• Minimum D3/S1 in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience as an estimator or quantity surveyor, preferably in interior fit-out, furniture manufacturing, or construction

• Able to read architectural, interior, and shop drawings and perform accurate quantity take-off

• Solid understanding of interior fit-out materials, furniture construction, hardware, and finishing, along with their market prices

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (formulas, lookup functions, data management); AutoCAD or take-off software is a plus; familiarity with Odoo is an added value

• Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail

• Good verbal and written communication skills, including in English

• Able to work under tight tender deadlines and handle multiple estimates at once

• Able to coordinate across Technical, Purchasing, Marketing, and Project teams

About us

PT OTA Indonesia (Otazen) is a growing independent global-scale furniture manufacturing company.