Flooring Estimator

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates and bids for commercial flooring projects.
• Review architectural drawings, construction specifications, addenda, and project documents.
• Perform detailed material and labor quantity takeoffs.
• Estimate wood, hardwood, athletic/sports flooring, and other commercial flooring systems.
• Review Division 9 and Division 10 specifications and identify project requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate material, subcontractor, vendor, and installation pricing.
• Develop accurate and competitive project proposals.
• Coordinate with sales, project management, vendors, subcontractors, installers, and customers.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, alternates, and potential project risks.
• Maintain estimating files, bid logs, pricing information, and project documentation.
• Assist with value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
• Participate in pre-bid and project turnover meetings as needed.
• Contribute to development of estimating processes and pricing standards.
• Review project requirements to identify potential estimating or installation issues before award.

Requirements

• 3+ years of commercial flooring estimating experience.
• Experience estimating wood and hardwood flooring projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial flooring installation methods and materials.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and construction specifications.
• Experience performing material and labor quantity takeoffs.
• Experience developing material and labor pricing.
• Strong understanding of Division 9 and Division 10 specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines.
• Experience with MeasureSquare, RFMS, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, or similar estimating software preferred.
• Athletic or sports flooring experience preferred.
• Experience with lockers, gymnasium products, or other specialty construction products preferred.
• Experience estimating school, university, healthcare, commercial, or institutional projects preferred.
• Established relationships with flooring manufacturers, suppliers, subcontractors, general contractors, or installers preferred.