Estimator Residential

Floors Etc; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Floors Etc is seeking a flooring estimator to support bid development and pricing for commercial projects. You will review bid documents, architectural drawings, and specifications to define scope and requirements, then communicate findings to the project team for Go/No Go decisions.

You will interact with GCs, A&D firms, and vendors to gather pricing and lead times, and perform RFMS-based takeoffs and calculations.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years flooring estimating experience.
• Proficient in RFMS Core & Measure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel emphasis).
• High School Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents, drawings and specs to identify project scope and requirements.
• Communicate findings to project team for Go/No Go decisions.
• Handle bid questions between GC, A&D and team; manage quotes and pricing.
• Perform material takeoffs, calculations, pricing and specs in RFMS.
• Negotiate pricing and lead times with vendors and subs.
• Prepare pricing summaries for projects for team, management or customers.
• Track bid response objectives, schedules and deadlines.
• Assist with submittals and project documentation.
• Maintain knowledge of commercial flooring products and vendors.
• Build relationships with reps, installers and GCs.
• Understand site prep and installation methods for flooring/tiles.
• Review final specs/quotes for accuracy and inclusions.
• Monitor pricing trends to inform bid strategies.

Skills

Estimating

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Planning and organization

Data entry

Adaptability

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

RFMS Core

RFMS Measure

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Purpose: To provide comprehensive quantity, product and pricing information on pending projects / installations for use by the team in developing accurate bid responses and customer quotes

Essential Key Functions and Accountabilities

(Responsibilities and major tasks performed)

• Detailed review of all bid documents, architectural drawings, and specifications to identify project scope and requirements
• Document and communicate above findings to project team as part of Go / No Go discussion
• Compile, issue, track and communicate all Bid questions and responses between GC, A&D firm, and team
• Complete all material take offs, calculations, pricing and specifications within RFMS
• Engage vendors, reps, and subcontractors to negotiate competitive pricing and lead times
• Prepare pricing summary for each project and present to team, management or customer as required
• Manage all bid response objectives, schedules, and deadlines
• Assist with compiling, sending, and tracking project submittals
• Maintain working knowledge of all commercial flooring products and vendors
• Develop / maintain strong relationships with Product Representatives, Installation Subcontractors and General Contractors
• Knowledgeable of commercial flooring / tile installation methods and site prep requirements
• Review all final specifications / quotes for accuracy and completeness to include all supplemental sundry items needed for proper installation
• Track / analyze industry, vendor, and project pricing trends (to include product and installation), to help steer project strategy responses

Requirements

Experience and Education Required

• Minimum of 2-5 years of flooring estimating experience
• Proficient in RFMS Core & Measure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• High School Diploma required

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Courteous, kind and positive attitude
• Planning and organization
• Forklift Operation
• Interpersonal skills (strong)
• Data entry capabilities
• Prioritization (ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently)
• Accounting (Basic)
• Attention to detail (high)
• FilingExperience with MS Office Products
• Adaptability and Flexibility