Flooring Estimator

INSPIRE INTERIORS LLC; Arizona; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Interiors LLC in Arizona is seeking a Flooring Estimator to calculate construction costs from plans, perform takeoffs of materials and labor, and prepare bids for builder clients using Excel and supporting documents for submittals.

The role involves reading architectural plans, entering quantities, costing materials and labor, creating bid templates, and supporting documentation for submittals, with a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Minimum of 3 years in the residential flooring industry as an estimator.
• Knowledge of flooring operations and installation is preferred.
• Ability to read architectural plans and prepare takeoffs.
• Proficient in Excel with ability to create templates.

Responsibilities

• Download and interpret architectural plans, specs, and bid sheets.
• Do takeoffs and enter quantities to estimate costs.
• Enter costs for materials and labor.
• Create supporting documentation for submittals as required by builders.
• Create bid templates and proposals for builder clients.

Skills

Residential flooring estimator

Reading architectural plans

Microsoft Excel

Take-off measurements

Team environment

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

At Inspire Interiors, we believe exceptional service begins with exceptional people. We are a collaborative, customer-focused team where every employee plays an important role in our success. We value integrity, accountability, hard work, and a willingness to help one another. If you're looking for an opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The Flooring Estimator position is one that calculates the cost of construction for plans. Complete take offs of material and labor. Scopes of work include estimating flooring, showers/vertical and countertops. Estimators also may create shower/tub line drawings and provide supporting documents for package selections. Complete bids using excel and any supporting documentation to complete bid submittals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Download architectural plans, specifications, scopes of work, bid sheets when applicable
• Do take offs and enter measurements into estimating software to get quantities to figure costs
• Enter costs for materials and labor
• Create support documentation depending on builder requirements (colored flooring & countertop Minis, and etc.)
• Create additional drawings to accompany paperwork submittals
• Create bid templates and proposal for submittal to builder clients when needed
• Learn flooring operating system
• Reach out to vendors or builders to assist with bid completion items when needed

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• High School Graduate
• Minimum of 3 years in the residential flooring industry as an estimator REQUIRED
• Relevant field experience / understanding of the residential construction industry PREFERRED
• Knowledge of flooring field operations /installation PREFERRED

• Knowledge and understanding of countertop template layouts, bidding (preferred not required)
• Knowledge to read and understand architectural plans
• Proficient in Microsoft Office platforms PREFERRED
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (formulas and creating templates) PREFERRED
• Experience using ‘take-off’ measuring software
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Responsible and reliable person
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude

Company Description

We have built a supportive community culture for our employees with mutual values of hard work, respect, integrity and perseverance. Making a difference is what we strive to do. We supply Cabinet, Flooring, Countertop materials and installation services to the residential Single Family Home Building Industry. We also offer design services at our Design Studio.