Estimator Residential
About The Position
The purpose of this role is to provide comprehensive quantity, product, and pricing information on pending projects/installations for use by the team in developing accurate bid responses and customer quotes. This role requires a detailed review of bid documents, architectural drawings, and specifications to identify project scope and requirements. The estimator will compile, issue, track, and communicate bid questions and responses, and engage vendors, reps, and subcontractors to negotiate pricing and lead times. They will also prepare pricing summaries, manage bid response objectives, schedules, and deadlines, and assist with project submittals. Maintaining knowledge of commercial flooring products and vendors, developing strong relationships with industry contacts, and understanding installation methods are key aspects of this position. The role also involves tracking pricing trends to inform project strategy.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2-5 years of flooring estimating experience
- Proficient in RFMS Core & Measure
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- High School Diploma required
- Courteous, kind and positive attitude
- Planning and organization
- Interpersonal skills (strong)
- Data entry capabilities
- Prioritization (ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently)
- Attention to detail (high)
- Filing
- Experience with MS Office Products
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Nice To Haves
- Forklift Operation
- Accounting (Basic)
Responsibilities
- Detailed review of all bid documents, architectural drawings, and specifications to identify project scope and requirements
- Document and communicate findings to the project team as part of Go / No Go discussion
- Compile, issue, track and communicate all Bid questions and responses between GC, A&D firm, and team
- Complete all material take offs, calculations, pricing and specifications within RFMS
- Engage vendors, reps, and subcontractors to negotiate competitive pricing and lead times
- Prepare pricing summary for each project and present to team, management or customer as required
- Manage all bid response objectives, schedules, and deadlines
- Assist with compiling, sending, and tracking project submittals
- Maintain working knowledge of all commercial flooring products and vendors
- Develop / maintain strong relationships with Product Representatives, Installation Subcontractors and General Contractors
- Knowledgeable of commercial flooring / tile installation methods and site prep requirements
- Review all final specifications / quotes for accuracy and completeness to include all supplemental sundry items needed for proper installation
- Track / analyze industry, vendor, and project pricing trends (to include product and installation), to help steer project strategy responses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
