Flooring Estimator

Montgomerys Furniture; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Paid vacation

Benefits package

Employee discount

Holidays off

Job summary

Montgomery’s Furniture in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking an Estimator (Flooring Division) and Project Manager to lead flooring projects from planning to installation. You’ll estimate, procure materials, schedule crews, and coordinate with installers, vendors, and clients to keep projects on time and within budget.

The role rewards organization, problem-solving, and effective communication, with a collaborative team and a strong growth trajectory in a well-established family-owned business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent management experience.
• 2-3 years of project management experience preferred.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Enthusiastic, positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate well with others and possess good problem-solving ability.
• Possess basic computer knowledge.
• Availability to work weekends required, along with overall scheduling flexibility.
• Must be able to interact with all levels of management.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Knowledge of floor covering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimate through project completion for floor covering projects.
• Review blueprints/specs to enable accurate estimates.
• Create material and labor estimates for project scopes.
• Present estimates to Senior Manager for scope alignment.
• Prepare estimate documents to win bids from customers.
• Procure materials and plan production schedules; coordinate installers.
• Build strong relationships with contractor customers.
• Perform take-offs from plans and blueprints to determine quantities.
• Place material orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate activities of independent installers.
• Communicate clearly with site supers and general contractors.
• Collaborate with warehouse and flooring teams.
• Oversee procurement, inventory, and distribution.
• Plan and manage projects from initiation to closure.

Skills

Self-motivated

Communication

Problem-solving

Blueprint reading

Computer literacy

Weekend availability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Sioux Falls, SD 57105 Position: Estimator (Flooring Division) Pay: Salary Schedule: Monday – Friday

Life is too short for just ANY job! Are you someone who enjoys being on the move, working with people, and bringing spaces to life? We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our dynamic team and play a key role in growing our flooring business.

With over 138 years of design leadership, Montgomery’s is a family‑owned company that blends tradition, innovation, and heart. As we grow, our leaders grow with us - and Sioux Falls is no exception.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• State-of-the-art showroom
• Company vehicle provided for work use
• Paid Vacation and Personal Time Available on Day 1!
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employee purchase program that will help you fill your home with beautiful furniture
• Closed on Main Holidays: Easter, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas AND Christmas Eve.
• A collaborative, high-energy team that wants you to succeed

Peek behind the scenes - a day in the life of a Project Manager:

As a Project Manager, you’ll take the lead in turning vision into reality—overseeing projects from initial planning through final installation. You’ll coordinate every detail, from scheduling and material ordering to working closely with installers, vendors, and clients to keep projects running smoothly. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on organization, problem-solving, and keeping multiple moving pieces aligned. Your ability to communicate effectively and stay ahead of challenges will ensure every project is delivered on time, within scope, and with exceptional quality that exceeds expectations.

Here’s what a day could look like:

• Responsible for estimation through completion of floor covering projects.
• Reviews specification and blueprint documents of a construction project to enable accurate estimation of goods for a particular project.
• Creates estimates of materials and labor for project scopes of Montgomery’s products (ie: floor coverings, window coverings, lighting, wall coverings, countertops, etc.).
• Presents project estimates to Senior Manager for review, makes amendments to estimates to match scope of work for customers.
• Creates estimate documents to present to potential customers and contractors to win project bids.
• Executes the procurement of materials, planning of production schedules, and execution of Installation sub-contractors for projects.
• Builds relationships with our contractor customers and provides a high value deliverable to each project for the Montgomery’s brand.
• Performs detailed project take-offs by analyzing plans, specifications, and blueprints to determine the quantities and types of materials and labor required
• Places material orders, ensuring timely delivery and availability for project needs.
• Manages and coordinates activities of independent installers, including all scheduling and monitoring of jobs.
• Communicates clearly and directly with site supers and general contractors.
• Work with the warehouse team and flooring team members in a way that promotes teamwork and cooperation, including filling in for others when absent from work.
• Oversees the procurement, inventory, and distribution of materials, as well as coordinating logistics operations
• Oversees the planning, execution, and completion of projects.
• Plans and implements projects from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Performs various duties as assigned.

Do you have what it takes to shine in this role? At Montgomery’s, we love what we do, and we work hard for our clients creating spaces they adore. That being said, we also want the ideal candidate to have a strong work ethic and a passion to grow with the company. Some core qualifications we are looking for in this role include:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent management experience
• 2-3 years of project management experience preferred
• Self‑motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Enthusiastic, positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate well with others and possess good problem‑solving ability.
• Possess basic computer knowledge.
• Availability to work weekends required, along with overall scheduling flexibility.
• Must be able to interact with all levels of management.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Knowledge of floor covering preferred.

Qualifications