Commercial Flooring Estimator

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the VP Pre-construction, this position performs estimating tasks, gathers details, and compiles data as needed to generate accurate flooring estimates.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in reading and understanding construction documents
• Knowledge of floor covering products such as Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl, Ceramic Tile/Stone and knowledge of means and methods in flooring business environment
• An ability to accurately build out a warranty-proof, profitable and executable assembly for each flooring scope
• Working knowledge MS Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft programs
• Proficiency in use of estimating software
• Attention to detail, accuracy and pride in both yourself and your team are essential to this position

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Downloads construction documents from General Contractor web sites and collects any relevant data for the completeness of the project
• Organizes work to be estimated to ensure projects meet deadlines
• Updates estimating project files or bids (to include takeoffs, estimate sheets, product pricing, etc.) as new information becomes available
• Prepares and sets up Measure files as per SOP and/or directives
• Collections and compiles all project data, cost data, product pricing, and other estimating tasks throughout the estimating cycle of a project
• On limited basis, performs digitized take-offs using company provided software (RFMS Measure)
• Becomes proficient in company specific software and uses it efficiently to generate deliverables as required
• Engineers flooring assemblies and compiles bid estimates per plans, specifications, established industry guidelines and the department’s SOP
• Manages workload and time to ensure bids are submitted on due date and no later
• Marks and summarizes all notifications from GC relating to changes/updates on on-going basis, as related to flooring scope of work
• Regularly follows up with clients on all submitted bid pricing
• Compiles and puts together submittals to include shop drawings, product data, samples, etc.
• Maintains tasks, reminders, deadlines, and follow-ups as required
• Carries out Administrative Precon-related duties as determined by management
• Assists with projects and/or tasks assigned to the department as issued and delegated by VP of Pre-construction

Benefits

• Bi-weekly payroll via direct deposit
• Eligible to participate in group health, dental & vision insurance plans after 60 days full-time employment
• Supplemental life, accident, cancer and short-term disability insurance available after 60 days full-time employment
• Retail Plans: Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401(K) with match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) from first day of employment

Qualifications

• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Accountability
• Strong situational assessment skills with the ability to re-prioritize activities
• Strong interpersonal skills and natural ability and desire to manage and supervise a unique combination of individuals
• High quality and integrity standards and confidence to demand the same from others
• Effective communication and presentation skill