Flooring Estimator

Flooring Estimator (Tampa)

Become part of a growing business in the exciting construction industry.  Advanced Systems, Inc. of Suncoast (ASI) is a premier, full-service flooring vendor, servicing the residential, multi-family, and commercial construction industries throughout the greater Tampa Bay and Sarasota/Bradenton areas with all their flooring needs since 1990.

We are currently looking to fill the position of Estimator. We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic individual to grow with us and become a leader in their field.  As an estimator, you will be responsible for bidding projects, job costing, material procurement, problem-solving, project management, accounting, and customer management. If you are detail oriented, like to solve the occasional puzzle, or find the figurative needle in a haystack, we have a great opportunity for you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Properly utilize software programs and digital blueprints (such as Measure Square) to generate/calculate wall          and floor take-offs for Tile, Carpet, Wood, Vinyl, etc.

· Generate cost estimates for residential/commercial builders and home buyers

· Identify potential installation problems based on plans, products or requested designs

· Develop, lead, and execute purchasing and vendor strategies

· Interact with all levels of internal and external customers in a professional and supportive manner

· Obtain and review all plans, specifications, and samples to perform and process takeoffs/bids on new projects

· Prepare Bid Packages

· Procurement of materials for jobs by various suppliers

· Research new products and processes from a cost and value basis

· Perform job costing and cost analysis

· Maintain standard and custom feature lists for all communities

· Prepare and maintain direct budget estimates for standard and custom features for all plans and communities

· Resolve specification, selection and plan conflicts with customers

· Assist accounting department in researching and resolving budget and payment issues

· Update and maintain existing contracts as required

· Maintain a positive and professional relationship with all potential and existing customers

· Assist in the validation of material takeoffs

· Perform all other duties as assigned

Role Competencies

· Strategic Orientation – Sees the big picture. Understands the goals, priorities, and strategies of the job and how they relate to our customer, and can prioritize work accordingly

· Processes Procedures - Ensures accurate processes and procedures for self and others to use and seek ways to improve existing processes, adjusting, or recommending improvements

· Problem Solving and Decision Making – While making good decisions, use a mix of analysis, wisdom, experience, and discernment. Assess needs and anticipate problems, and prioritize to meet deadlines

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field or Minimum 4 years’ experience in flooring or construction

Proficient with Microsoft Platform (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)

Familiarity with square foot and square yard dimensions Knowledge of Geometry/Math

Data entry experience Experience reading construction blueprints Budget Management experience

Bidding and plan take-off experience General Knowledge of residential and commercial construction

Strong customer service skills Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines Cooperative attitude

Preferred Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of all Flooring aspects (tile, carpet, wood, etc.)   Microsoft Access

Measure Square or similar Experience Order Processing Experience Spanish fluency Experience with estimating software

Position Details:

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: 7:30-4:30 Monday-Friday.

Please Note: This is NOT an AutoCAD, design center consultant, or management position.

Work Location: Tampa

Compensation: Negotiable based on experience

Benefits:

Health insurance Dental insurance offered Vision insurance offered AFLAC offered

Paid Holidays Earned PTO

401K

This is a Full Time in Office Position

* When applying for this position, please include specific computer programs you have worked with, as well as, any experience or interests you have that would make you our ideal candidate.