Estimator Residential

Floors Etc•Timonium, MD

3d•$62,000 - $72,000

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 involves detailed review of bid documents, architectural drawings, and specifications to identify project scope and requirements. The estimator will also compile, issue, track, and communicate bid questions and responses, complete material take-offs, calculations, pricing, and specifications within RFMS, and engage vendors, reps, and subcontractors to negotiate competitive pricing and lead times. Additionally, the estimator will prepare pricing summaries, manage bid response objectives, schedules, and deadlines, assist with project submittals, maintain working knowledge of commercial flooring products and vendors, develop strong relationships with industry contacts, and review final specifications/quotes for accuracy. The role also requires tracking and analyzing industry, vendor, and project pricing trends.

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
Forklift Operation
Interpersonal skills (strong)
Data entry capabilities
Prioritization (ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently)
Accounting (Basic)
Attention to detail (high)
Filing
Experience with MS Office Products
Adaptability and Flexibility

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