The Estimator responsible for initiating and organizing flooring projects. The Estimator works directly with the Sales Team to complete project take-offs and support estimating by collecting and disseminating all relevant plans, specification, request for information (R.F.I.) and addendums in a timely and accurate manner.

Key Accountabilities:

• Read, understand and analyze blueprints, material take-offs;
• Obtain quotes from vendors, suppliers
• Perform take-offs and prepare complete bid packages using estimating and bidding software

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receive requests for estimating and gather necessary information such as plans, bidding manuals, specifications, addenda, revisions to jobs in progress, etc.
• Schedule and attend project job walks with customers, vendors and employees.
• Utilize take-off software by importing plans, scaling, building product list and properly detailing all areas of work.
• Once Take-off is complete assist with proper transfer of product information and quantities into estimating software.
• Gather and interpret other related information necessary to ensure entire scope of work is accounted for and properly executed. Properly log all discrepancies found in scope of work and communicate clearly what clarification are needed in the form of a Request-For-Information direct to the G.C. or end user.
• Work directly with Operations Manager and Project Managers as needed to properly manage awarded projects.
• Identify potential installation problems based on plans, products or requested designs.
• Demonstrate the ability to carry productive and relationship building business conversations with end users and decision makers.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Flooring Industry Knowledge related to the manufacturing of flooring products and proper installation of a multitude of flooring products. Strong foundation in detail-oriented organization – ability to manage a large project count while assuring details of each project are properly communicated to other team members through oral and written documentation.
• Ability to read blue prints, and accurately navigate specification books collecting all relevant requirements per products.
• Excellent communication skills and follow- through
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal daily supervision and to balance numerous priorities within compressed timeframes.
• Ability to communicate effectively by phone and email
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Callidus and any other related software