Commercial Flooring Estimator
: Job Details :

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accurately assessing project requirements, preparing bids, and managing the procurement processes for commercial flooring projects.
• Manage flooring products, measurements, and installing processes and a proactive approach to pursuing sales opportunities and bidding on projects
• Review and analyze project blueprints to determine flooring requirements
• Utilize blueprint reading software to assess project specifications and bid on jobs
• Review potential bids that meet business criteria and submit intent to bid
• Prepare accurate competitive commercial flooring bids, submit to VP for review and approval
• Handle the end-to-end procurement processes for flooring projects
• Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing for materials.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Maintain a strong understanding of areas for products, specifications, and industry best practices.
• Stay updated on trends and advancements in commercial flooring.
• Create and maintain detailed project documentation including cost estimates material list and project timelines.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and clients regarding project details.
• Identify and pursue sales opportunities that align with the company's scope and expertise.
• Actively participate in the bidding process for potential projects.
• Follow up on all quotes, while documenting all actions and notes
• Manage and update leads, drive conversion through consistent follow-up.
• Ensure extreme attention to detail in all aspects of estimation, procurement, and project documentation.
• Conduct thorough reviews of project requirements to mitigate errors.
• Communicate closely with the VP for the best job costing.
• Understand time sensitive deadlines and deliver results beyond expectations.
• Research and compare market pricing to ensure firm offers competitive pricing.
• Be proactive in identifying potential challenges and proposing solutions.
• Follow the life cycle of your sales, control the successful path.
• Take initiative in pursuing sales opportunities and continuously seek ways to improve efficiency in estimation and procurement processes.
• Build strong relations with your clients, to earn the respect of repeat business.
• Attend networking events, trade shows, and community gatherings to expand professional network.

Requirements:

• Commercial Flooring Experience needed
• Experience with preparing accurate competitive commercial flooring bids
• Understanding of the full life cycle process
• Expertise in reading, reviewing and analyzing schematic designs, drawings and layouts.
• Keen Attention to detail
• Must have excellent communication, organizational and presentation skills