Tender & BOQ Specialist/Sr. Specialist/AM/Manager

As a Tender BOQ Specialist at Orbits furniture and interior fit-out projects, your role will involve preparing, reviewing, and submitting accurate and competitive tender documents. You will utilize your strong skills in BOQ preparation, rate analysis, cost estimation, and vendor coordination to ensure that tenders are technically compliant, commercially competitive, and submitted on time. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in interpreting CAD drawings, analyzing project specifications, and coordinating with design, procurement, and project teams. Responsibilities: - Prepare, compile, and submit tenders, RFQs, and RFPs for interior and furniture projects. - Ensure tender documentation is complete, compliant, and submitted within deadlines. - Coordinate clarifications and responses to client queries during tendering. - Develop detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs) from CAD drawings, specifications, and scope documents. - Perform rate analysis and cost estimation for interior works, furniture, and finishes. - Apply value engineering principles to optimize costs without compromising quality. - Work with design and procurement teams to validate BOQ accuracy. - Liaise with vendors and subcontractors to obtain pricing, quotations, and technical inputs. - Maintain effective relationships with key suppliers for competitive pricing. - Maintain a database of vendor rates, project costs, and historical BOQs. - Prepare periodic reports on tender performance and cost benchmarking. - Support management with insights for strategic pricing and project competitiveness. Skills & Competencies: - Strong expertise in tendering, estimation, and BOQ preparation. - Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, and estimation software/tools. - Good understanding of furniture manufacturing, fit-out materials, finishes, and production methods. - Strong analytical and numerical accuracy for cost estimation and rate analysis. - Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously under tight timelines. - Excellent communication and coordination skills with internal teams and vendors. - Detail-oriented, process-driven, and time management focused. Qualifications: - Bachelors / Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field. - 3-6 years of experience in tendering, estimation, or QS for interiors/furniture projects. - Proven track record in preparing BOQs and tender documents for medium to large-scale projects.,