Cabinetry Bid & Estimating Lead

Fs-Builder-Resources; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

401K

Paid Holidays

Vacation and Personal Time

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Flooring Services LTD is seeking a Bid Specialist to prepare designs, takeoffs, cost estimates, and final bids for assigned builders and communities. You will own cabinet assignments from initial layout through complete pricing and final bid preparation, handling cabinets, countertops, flooring, tile, appliances, lighting, and window treatments.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, completing takeoffs, preparing estimates, coordinating pricing with vendors, creating layouts, and managing

Qualifications

• Construction estimating and cabinet design experience, preferably with residential builders.
• Proficiency in cabinet design software, Excel, estimating tools, and plan interpretation.
• Knowledge of cabinet products, installation requirements, and material and labor pricing.
• Strong accuracy, organization, communication, and deadline management; willingness to cross-train across scopes.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, builder standards, layouts, and bid requirements to confirm scope and identify missing information.
• Complete takeoffs for materials, labor, and installation, including base plans, options, and upgrades.
• Prepare estimates and bid worksheets using approved products, quantities, labor rates, waste factors, and applicable installation accessories.
• Coordinate with the Sales Assistant to obtain and verify vendor pricing, multipliers, freight, taxes, and quote validity.
• Apply approved pricing from Account Executive obtained through the Sales Assistant
• Create cabinet layouts, elevations, and renderings as required. Verify dimensions, appliance openings, clearances, and manufacturer requirements; flag field verification needs.
• Prepare final bids with pricing by plan and option, inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, and alternates. Confirm designs, material lists, and pricing agree before department lead review.
• Manage assigned deadlines, update the bid log, and participate in weekly meetings. Communicate progress, missing information, and delays promptly.
• Revise both designs and estimates for plan changes, addenda, and rebids; document changes and coordinate impacts across related scopes.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and prepare cost comparisons for review and approval.
• Maintain organized designs, takeoffs, quotes, pricing worksheets, and final bids. Coordinate awarded work turnover with sales and operations and resolve discrepancies.
• Check calculations and scope coverage before review; follow department procedures and cross-train on additional scopes as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Deadline management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Cabinet design software

Excel

Estimating tools

Job description

Flooring Services LTD is seeking a Bid Specialist to prepare designs, takeoffs, cost estimates, and final bids for assigned builders and communities. You will own cabinet assignments from initial layout through complete pricing and final bid preparation, handling cabinets, countertops, flooring, tile, appliances, lighting, and window treatments.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, completing takeoffs, preparing estimates, coordinating pricing with vendors, creating layouts, and managing