Commercial & Multi-Family Flooring Estimator

Acquire4Hire LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Leave

Retirement Plan

Commission on closed projects

401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

Acquire4Hire LLC is expanding its Commercial Division and seeks a seasoned Commercial & Multi-Family Flooring Estimator. You will own the takeoff-to-field process, manage submittals, and prepare detailed work packets for installation crews and field supervisors.

You will use RFMS Measure for precise takeoffs, estimate costs across finishes, and coordinate with vendors to protect project margins on high-volume builds. Strong blueprint literacy and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction estimating experience in commercial flooring or multi-family projects.
• Proficient in RFMS Measure and Excel.
• Strong ability to read blueprints and finish schedules.

Responsibilities

• Digital Estimating & Takeoffs: use RFMS Measure to create precise material takeoffs and layouts.
• Cost Estimation & Bidding: project labor, freight, and materials for commercial and multi-family finishes.
• Submittal Management: gather and submit datasheets, SDS, samples, and warranty information.
• Crew & Field Preparation: assemble detailed work packets with unit-by-unit breakdowns and seam diagrams.
• RFI & Document Control: draft and track RFIs for plan discrepancies with GCs and architects.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Procurement: coordinate pricing and evaluate installer labor burdens to protect margins.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: support field operations and project management through change orders.

Skills

RFMS Measure

Blueprint reading

Estimating/Takeoffs

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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 Haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Health Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Paid Leave


• Retirement Plan


• Competitive base salary based on experience


• Opportunity to earn commission on closed projects


• Comprehensive health insurance package


• 401(k) retirement savings plan