Commercial/Multifamily Estimator

Summary  

The primary responsibility of the Estimating Associate is to is to measure floor plans and blueprints to provide quantities for bids, contracting, and ordering purposes for flooring materials, wall materials, countertops, and pavers. 

Essential Functions 

Level I:  

• Secure and review all bid documents including drawings, addendums, and bid forms 

• Produce custom quotes in accordance with department policy to support sales and design staff 

• Attend pre-bid and new builder meetings as necessary 

• Review plans, specifications, selections, and diagrams for accurate information 

• Review plans, specifications, selections, and diagrams to identify product location and application requirements 

• Request and organize all data necessary for project submittals 

• Utilize CAD software to accurately measure and calculate net and gross quantities for bidding and procurement 

• Create custom diagrams per material, per plan or per lot as necessary 

• Process requests for review of material issues such as UCR (Under Construction Repairs) and material shortages.  Return findings and adjust banked data if needed 

• Work directly with other departments to clarify all discrepancies 

• Responsible for completing takeoffs according to department policy 

• Adhere to project SLAs and meeting deadlines 

• Take ownership of assigned accounts and record all work on a daily tracker 

• Other duties as assigned 

Level II: 

• All Functions included in Level I plus:  

• Works with more complex customer accounts 

• Processes models 

• Assists with the training of Level II employees 

• Other duties as assigned 

Level III: 

• All Functions included in Level II plus:  

• Conducts root cause analysis 

• Recommends areas of improvement 

• Leads projects 

• Leads the training of Level I and Level II employees 

• Other duties as assigned 

Skills & Qualifications 

Level I: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required 

• Digital and hard blueprint deciphering capabilities 

• Ability to visualize 3D data from 2D information a must 

• Strong computer skills (All Microsoft products; Excel, Word, &, Outlook) 

• Strong math and problem-solving skills a must 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Willingness to learn new skills and to adapt to changes a must 

• Ability and willingness to work both in a team environment and alone without constant supervision with a high-level ability to manage your own time a must 

• Maintaining a proper attitude when work assignments change and/or other team members need assistance 

• Ability to self-prioritize work 

• Minimum of 1-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred 

Level II: 

• All Qualifications in Level I plus: 

• 1 year of experience 

Level III: 

• All Qualifications in Level II plus: 

• 3 to 5 years of experience 

• Experience with industry/builder programs.  

• Consistent strong performance and content matter expert 

Preferred 

• Bachelor’s degree or Associates Degree / 2-year Technical School   

• Bilingual experience preferred, but not required (English/Spanish) 

• Knowledge of Flooring systems 

• Onsite Field/Project Management experience 

• Callidus and/or RFMS Measure knowledge  

Job Competencies 

• Basic technology skills, including MS Office Suite 

• High level of organizational skills, time management skills, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment to consistently meet deadlines 

• Attention to detail and aptitude in working with numbers including mathematical calculations involving percentages, fractions, and decimals