Commercial Flooring Project Manager/Estimator

gpac; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GPAC is assisting a respected commercial flooring contractor in Los Angeles to hire an experienced Project Manager/Estimator. The role combines estimating and on-site project leadership to deliver successful flooring installations from bid through closeout.

The ideal candidate has a track record in commercial flooring, strong communication, and the ability to manage plans, vendors, and schedules in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial flooring estimating and/or project management experience.
• Strong understanding of commercial flooring products, installation methods, specifications, and construction practices.
• Experience reviewing architectural drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Ability to perform accurate quantity takeoffs and prepare competitive project estimates.
• Proven experience managing commercial flooring projects from award through completion.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for commercial flooring projects.
• Review plans, specifications, addenda, and bid documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and solicit pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
• Manage awarded projects from turnover through closeout.
• Coordinate material procurement, scheduling, labor, and subcontractors.
• Maintain project budgets, schedules, and documentation.
• Work closely with general contractors, owners, architects, installers, and suppliers to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, closeout documents, and project billing.
• Proactively identify and resolve project challenges while maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Collaborate with sales and operations to ensure a seamless transition from estimating to project execution.

Skills

Commercial flooring estimating

Project management

Vendor management

Bid/tendering

Communication

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Project management systems

Job description

Our client, a respected and growing commercial flooring contractor, is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Estimator to join its team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a professional who understands both the technical and operational sides of commercial flooring and takes pride in delivering successful projects from bid through closeout.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while building strong relationships with customers, vendors, installers, and internal team members.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a well-established commercial flooring contractor with an excellent reputation for quality and customer service.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and retirement plan.
• Collaborative team environment with experienced leadership and operational support.
• Opportunity to manage diverse commercial flooring projects with long-term growth potential.
• Be part of a company that values accountability, communication, and delivering exceptional results.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for commercial flooring projects.
• Review plans, specifications, addenda, and bid documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and solicit pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
• Manage awarded projects from turnover through closeout.
• Coordinate material procurement, scheduling, labor, and subcontractors.
• Maintain project budgets, schedules, and documentation.
• Work closely with general contractors, owners, architects, installers, and suppliers to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, closeout documents, and project billing.
• Proactively identify and resolve project challenges while maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Collaborate with sales and operations to ensure a seamless transition from estimating to project execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial flooring estimating and/or project management experience required.
• Strong understanding of commercial flooring products, installation methods, specifications, and construction practices.
• Experience reviewing architectural drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Ability to perform accurate quantity takeoffs and prepare competitive project estimates.
• Proven experience managing commercial flooring projects from award through completion.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with estimating software, Microsoft Office, and project management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining long-term client relationships.

If you're an experienced commercial flooring professional who enjoys both estimating and managing projects while working with a company committed to excellence, we'd like to speak with you.

This is a confidential search being conducted on behalf of our client. All inquiries and applications will be held in the strictest confidence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.