Estimator

DCO Commercial Floors; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DCO Commercial Floors is seeking an Estimator in Atlanta, GA to support sales and operations with accurate quantity takeoffs, pricing, and proposals for commercial flooring projects. Reporting to the Senior Estimator, you will help ensure bids reflect project requirements and margins while coordinating with sales, operations, and vendors.

The role emphasizes precise takeoffs, timely bid submissions, and continuous learning to improve estimating speed and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Technical accuracy in takeoffs and pricing
• Strong time management to meet bid deadlines
• Clear communication with estimators, PMs, and sales
• Detail orientation to avoid scope gaps and errors
• Professionalism and accountability in estimating work

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate takeoffs using digital software for flooring projects (flooring, wall base, finishes)
• Assemble proposal packages with scope, pricing, clarifications, alternates and inclusions
• Obtain pricing from vendors and apply margins per project strategy
• Manage bid timelines and communicate delays or obstacles
• Maintain organized estimating files using standardized systems and templates
• Identify missing information and generate RFIs as needed
• Support estimating team and respond to requests from Senior Estimators, Sales, or Project Managers
• Continuously improve speed, accuracy, and technical knowledge across projects

Job description

The Estimator plays a key role in supporting the sales and operations teams by preparing accurate quantity takeoffs, pricing, and proposals for commercial flooring projects. Reporting to the Senior Estimator, this role ensures bids are submitted on time, reflect project requirements, and contribute to profitable and well-executed work. The Estimator collaborates with team members across sales, operations, and vendors to support project pursuit and preconstruction efforts.

Key Accountabilities

Quantity Takeoffs

Perform accurate and timely takeoffs using digital software for flooring, wall base, and other finishes. Validate plans, specs, and addenda to ensure completeness.

Proposal Development

Assemble proposal packages including scope sheets, pricing, clarifications, alternates, and inclusions. Tailor each proposal to the specific client and project.

Obtain pricing from vendors and subcontractors. Apply pricing strategies aligned with desired margins and project complexity.

Bid Management & Timelines

Manage assigned deadlines to ensure bids are submitted on or before due dates. Communicate proactively about any delays or obstacles.

Support handoff meetings and ensure clear communication of scope, quantities, and assumptions to project management and field teams

System & Process Discipline

Maintain organized and complete estimating files using the company’s standardized systems, software, and templates.

Scope Clarification & RFI Generation

Identify unclear or missing information in bid documents and escalate to the Senior Estimator or generate RFIs as needed.

Learning & Development

Continuously improve speed, accuracy, and technical knowledge through on-the-job learning and training. Seek feedback and implement it constructively.

Estimate projects with a clear understanding of target margins and company pricing strategy. Avoid scope gaps or risky exclusions.

Actively support the estimating team and respond promptly to requests from Senior Estimators, Sales, or Project Managers.

Core Competencies

Technical Accuracy

Produces clean, accurate takeoffs and pricing.

Time Management

Prioritizes workload to meet all bid deadlines without sacrificing quality.

Learning Agility

Quickly picks up new tools, processes, and trade knowledge.

Communication

Clearly articulates questions, assumptions, and clarifications.

Works well with estimators, PMs, and sales; accepts feedback openly.

Process Discipline

Follows templates, systems, and standards consistently.

Detail Orientation

Avoids mistakes by focusing on small details within drawings and specs.

Professionalism

Interacts with internal and external partners with courtesy and credibility.

Accountability

Takes ownership of estimating work and outcomes.

Integrity

Estimates projects ethically and truthfully, without shortcuts.

Core Values in Action

We Are Relationship Focused: Supports internal partners by providing timely, complete, and collaborative estimating work. Contributes positively to team culture and morale.

We Always Get Better: Seeks coaching and feedback to improve skills, speed, and accuracy. Shares lessons learned and updates tools or templates as needed.

We Do the Right Thing, for Everyone: Submits honest bids that reflect real conditions, scope, and capabilities. Escalates concerns and clarifies questions early to prevent downstream issues.

An Estimator is precise, reliable, and fast. They consistently produce high-quality estimates, submit proposals on time, and contribute positively to the estimating team. They are curious, coachable, and take ownership of their results—always looking for ways to improve and support others. Their diligence ensures strong foundations for profitable, well-executed projects.

ADA Compliant Statement

The KPIs, Key Accountabilities, and Core Competencies reflect the essential expectations of this role and focus on required outcomes rather than specific methods. Consistent with the ADA, qualified individuals may request reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions, and the company will engage in the interactive process to identify effective accommodations