Estimator - Flooring

Atlanta Flooring Design Centers Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit pay

Health, dental & vision after 60 days

Life, accident, cancer, short-term-dis

401(k) with match

PTO from day one

Job summary

Atlanta Flooring Design Centers is seeking an Estimator II to perform pre-construction estimating and administrative tasks under the VP Pre-construction. Responsibilities include reading construction documents, compiling data, and generating accurate flooring estimates.

The role requires proficiency in MS Excel and estimating software, with knowledge across carpet, hardwood, vinyl, ceramic tile/stone. Attention to detail and ability to prioritize are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Knowledge of floor covering products (carpet, hardwood, vinyl, tile/stone).
• Ability to build profitability-focused, executable flooring assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Download and organize project data for estimates.
• Prepare and update bid files, takeoffs, pricing, and SOP-compliant measures.
• Prepare shop drawings, product data, samples, and submittals.

Skills

Reading construction docs

Flooring products knowledge

Estimating

MS Excel

RFMS Measure

Tools

MS Excel

RFMS Measure

Estimating software

Job description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the VP Pre-construction, this position performs estimating tasks, gathers details, and compiles data as needed to generate accurate flooring estimates.

An Estimator II is responsible for all day-to-day pre-construction administrative and estimating tasks as defined by the department. Required skillset includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. 1. Proficiency in reading and understanding construction documents.
2. 2. Knowledge of floor covering products such as Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl, Ceramic Tile/Stone and knowledge of means and methods in flooring business environment.
3. 3. An ability to accurately build out a warranty-proof, profitable and executable assembly for each flooring scope.
4. 4. Working knowledge MS Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft programs.
5. 5. Proficiency in use of estimating software.

Attention to detail, accuracy and pride in both yourself and your team are essential to this position. The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Downloads construction documents from General Contractor web sites and collects any relevant data for the completeness of the project
• Organizes work to be estimated to ensure projects meet deadlines
• Updates estimating project files or bids (to include takeoffs, estimate sheets, product pricing, etc.) as new information becomes available
• Prepares and sets up Measure files as per SOP and/or directives
• Collects and compiles all project data, cost data, product pricing, and other estimating tasks throughout the estimating cycle of a project.
• On limited basis, performs digitized take-offs using company provided software (RFMS Measure)
• Becomes proficient in company specific software and uses it efficiently to generate deliverables as required
• Engineers flooring assemblies and compiles bid estimates per plans, specifications, established industry guidelines and the department’s SOP
• Manages workload and time to ensure bids are submitted on due date and no later
• Monitors and summaries all notifications from GC relating to changes/updates on on-going basis, as related to flooring scope of work
• Regularly follows up with clients on all submitted bid pricing
• Compiles and puts together submittals to include shop drawings, product data, samples, etc.
• Monitors tasks, reminders, deadlines, and follow-ups as required
• Carry out Administrative Precon-related duties as determined by management
• Assists with projects and/or tasks assigned to the department as issued and delegated by VP of Pre-construction

BENEFITS:

• Bi-weekly payroll viadirect deposit
• Eligible to participate in group health, dental & vision insurance plans after 60 days full-time employment
• Supplemental life, accident, cancer and short-term disability insurance available after 60 days full-time employment
• Retirement Plans: Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401(K) with match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) from first day of employment

Requirements for Success:

• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Accountability
• Strong situational assessment skills with the ability to re-prioritize activities
• Strong interpersonal skills and natural ability and desire to manage and supervise a unique combination of individuals
• High quality and integrity standards and confidence to demand the same from others.
• Effective communication and presentation skill

Company Description

Atlanta Flooring Design Centers is both a Commercial and Residential Flooring Contractor. A respected name in the floor covering industry since 1985, we offer quality products, excellent service, and competitive pricing to the Southeast. We are dedicated to our customers and their concerns. We are an employee-owned company.