Estimator - Commercial Flooring Part- Time

At Floors-Etc. you won't just find a career. You'll find an environment that promotes growth and knowledge while allowing you to impact the lives of others by providing customers with beautiful homes and businesses.

We offer an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Retirement Plan, paid Vacation & Holidays.

Summary

· Responsible for providing cost quotes for the materials, labor and equipment of our flooring projects Reviewing bid documents, verifying material quantities, providing multiple estimates, attending project meetings, and handling materials add on and materials modifications.

Essential functions

· Analyze project plans, drawings, bills of quantities, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive cost estimates.

· Research, source, negotiate and obtain the best prices and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors

· Strong mathematical acumen to analyze data that can affect costs like; company productivity rates, quantity of material, material metrics (i.e., width, length, depth, and density) and assessing the financial, technical, and operational risks of the project

· Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the scope for specific materials involved, inputting into decisions over whether to bid for the project

· Coordinate with the client on all changes in scope, questions, or clarifications regarding the work, during the bidding process.

· Maintain all project plans, specifications, keeping detailed records, writing reports and other documents for future reference.

Competencies

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with all levels within the organization
• Good analytical and organizational abilities
• Strong problem solving skills to effectively address operational issues
• Ability to be proactive and also to foresee events and react appropriately towards them
• The ability to multitask and strategize in different situations is also relevant
• Ability to work and carry out projects within a stipulated time frame or deadline
• Follows Floors Etc. policies and procedures.

· Ability to perform effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Required qualifications.

• 3-5 years on site project estimator experience in Flooring Installation or Construction Management.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience
• Minimum of 3 years as an Estimator or similar role in construction or flooring/tile.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction plans and layouts.