Estimator

Talus Holdings•Stevensville, MD

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Schuman's Cleaning Service provides comprehensive janitorial, residential, and specialized cleaning services. We deliver a clean, orderly, and healthy commercial environment, carefully detail the exterior and interior of boats and yachts, and keep homes safe and organized all while using earth-friendly and customer-friendly cleaning solutions. This position is responsible for conducting site visits, understanding and defining scopes of work, reading plans, and creating accurate, detailed cost estimates for commercial post-construction and janitorial projects. The Estimator serves as a key point of contact for clients and works closely with division managers to ensure projects are scoped, priced, and communicated correctly.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to listen carefully and translate client needs into detailed proposals
Comfortable working both in the field and in an office setting
Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and continuously improve
The ability to work independently.
Self-starter with strong follow-through and accountability
Basic computer skills; ability to learn estimating and reporting software
High school diploma required; additional education in business or administration preferred.
Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Must be willing to submit to a background investigation; any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation, including but not limited to: Driving Record, Criminal Background, Reference Check, Credit Check, etc.
Must have access to a reliable motor vehicle on a regular basis.
Must be willing to submit to a drug and alcohol screening.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Must be willing to execute Schuman’s Cleaning Service Employment Agreement which requires, among other things, post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation and confidentially disclosure.

Nice To Haves

additional education in business or administration preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct job site walkthroughs to fully understand client needs and project scope
Ride along with division managers and leadership during training and onboarding
Take detailed notes and photos during site visits to support accurate estimating
Review project plans and drawings associated with each job
Accurately scope commercial post-construction services including rough, final, and touch-up cleans, glass cleaning, power washing, and floor care
Understand janitorial scopes including nightly, detail, terminal, and medical cleaning, as well as carpet and floor maintenance
Clearly define expectations with clients and internal teams before bidding
Prepare detailed, accurate estimates for commercial and janitorial projects
Calculate labor, materials, and subcontractor costs
Utilize company-provided estimating spreadsheets and software tools
Review estimates with management prior to submission
Read and interpret blueprints and construction plans
Understand symbols, measurements, and scales used in plans
Apply plan details directly to scopes and pricing
Candidates must be comfortable spending extended periods working on a computer
Shadow experienced estimators and leadership
Engage in ongoing feedback and improvement conversations with management
Stay informed on industry trends, best practices, and company standards