Commercial & Multi-Family Flooring Estimator

FIRST FLOORS- CARPET ONE; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Commission on closed projects

Job summary

Child Care Resources Inc is launching a Commercial Division and seeks an experienced Commercial & Multi-Family Flooring Estimator to anchor growth. You will own the project pipeline from initial takeoff through field preparation.

You will use RFMS Measure for precise takeoffs and manage vendor submittals, create ready-to-execute work packets, and collaborate with installation crews and field supervisors to protect margins on high-volume builds.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction estimating experience in commercial flooring or multi-family projects.
• Experience with RFMS Measure or equivalent takeoff software.
• Strong ability to read blueprints and finish schedules.
• Proven track record in producing field-ready work packets.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform digital material takeoffs and cost estimation for labor, freight, and materials.
• Manage submittals, SDS, warranty data for architects and GC approvals.
• Create detailed work packets for installation crews and field supervisors.
• Coordinate with vendors to pricing and subcontracts; track RFIs.
• Collaborate with field operations and project management on change orders.

Skills

RFMS Measure

Excel

Blueprint reading

Communication

Construction estimating

Education

Associate degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

RFMS Measure

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reference ID : 182961

Category : Construction/Facilities

Job Type : Full Time

Salary : $65,000 to $80,000/Yr

About This Role

We are launching an exciting new Commercial Division and are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Commercial & Multi-Family Flooring Estimator to anchor our growth.

As a foundational team member in this division, your role will extend beyond standard bidding; you will own the project pipeline from initial takeoff through field preparation. You will utilize RFMS Measure to create precise digital material takeoffs for commercial projects and new multi-family developments. Additionally, you will manage the vendor submittal process and compile comprehensive, ready-to-execute work packets for our installation crews and field supervisors.

What You'll Do

• Digital Estimating & Takeoffs: Perform precise material takeoffs using RFMS Measure, calculating net versus gross area, unit replication patterns for multi-family layouts, seam placements, and transition details from blueprints.
• Cost Estimation & Bidding: Calculate comprehensive cost projections for labor, freight, and materials across diverse commercial and multi-family finishes (LVT/LVP, broadloom/carpet tile, sheet vinyl, wood, and tile).
• Submittal Management: Own the submittal process by gathering, organizing, and submitting manufacturer data sheets, physical product samples, safety data sheets (SDS), and warranty information for architect and general

contractor approval.

• Crew & Field Preparation: Write, assemble, and hand off highly detailed work packets for installation crews and field supervisors, including unit-by-unit breakdowns, seam diagrams, specific floor-prep instructions, and material

staging lists.

• RFI & Document Control: Identify plan discrepancies, scope gaps, or unit layout inconsistencies, and professionally draft and track RFIs with general contractors and architects.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Procurement: Coordinate with material manufacturers to secure job-specific matrix pricing and evaluate installer labor burdens to protect project margins on high-volume builds.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with field operations and project management to track change orders and ensure the field team has everything required for a flawless execution.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of construction estimating experience, with a proven track record in commercial flooring or new-construction multi-family projects.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience using RFMS Measure (or highly transferable flooring-specific takeoff software) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Technical Skills: Exceptional ability to read, interpret, and cross-reference commercial blueprints, architectural finish schedules, and structural wood/concrete specifications.
• Operational Execution: Proven experience building operational field packages, writing instructions for trade crews, or organizing product submittals.
• Communication: Strong communication and organizational skills required to act as the vital link between the office bidding process and field execution.

Nice To Have

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience bidding large-scale apartment complexes, student housing, or high-rise multi-family developments.
• Existing relationships with commercial flooring manufacturers, distributors, or local commercial subcontractors.
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Opportunity to earn commission on closed projects