Estimator
Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Estimator (Flooring Industry)
Schedule: Monday to Friday | 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Work Setup: Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Assist senior estimators in reviewing project specifications, drawings, and documents to prepare detailed cost estimates.
- Perform quantity takeoffs using estimating software such as PlanSwift, Bluebeam, and RFMS Measure.
- Utilize Simpro for project management, estimating workflows, and job tracking as required.
- Maintain accuracy in measurements, calculations, and documentation according to project requirements and company standards.
- Collaborate with senior estimators to resolve discrepancies and clarify project details.
- Organize and maintain records of project estimates, takeoffs, and supporting documentation.
- Support value engineering initiatives and identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
- Assist in the preparation of competitive bid proposals that align with client expectations and project scopes.
- Stay informed on flooring materials, installation methods, and market pricing trends to improve estimating accuracy.
- Ensure estimates align with project profitability targets and company standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
- Minimum of 1–4 years experience in construction estimating, preferably within the flooring or construction industry.
- Experience in the flooring industry is highly preferred.
- Proficiency in Simpro is required.
- Experience using RFMS Measure is required.
- Familiarity with PlanSwift and Bluebeam or similar construction estimating tools.
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
- Ability to manage time effectively and work in a fast-paced environment.