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

Bid Preparation & Estimating

• 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

• Complete takeoffs in accordance with department policy

• Adhere to project SLAs and meet established deadlines

Plan Review & Technical Analysis

• Review plans, specifications, selections, and diagrams for accuracy

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

• 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 required

Project Data Management & Documentation

• Request, organize, and manage all data necessary for project submittals

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

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Issue Resolution

• Attend pre-bid and new builder meetings as necessary

• Work directly with other departments to clarify discrepancies and resolve issues

• Process requests for review of material issues, including Under Construction Repairs (UCRs) and material shortages; return findings and adjust banked data as needed

Advanced Analysis, Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Work with complex customer accounts and process models as required

• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend areas of improvement

• Lead projects and support continuous improvement initiatives

• Assist with and lead training, coaching, and knowledge sharing for other estimators, as applicable

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Digital and hard blueprint deciphering capabilities

• Ability to visualize 3D data from 2D information

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Strong math and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changes

• Ability and willingness to work both independently and in a team environment, with strong time-management and self-prioritization skills

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude when work assignments change or when assisting other team members

• Minimum of one year of related experience and/or training, with increasing responsibility and complexity over time

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, or completion of a two-year technical school

• Three to five years of related experience

• Experience with industry or builder programs

• Knowledge of flooring systems

• Onsite field or project management experience

• Callidus and/or RFMS Measure knowledge

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

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