Project Estimator (Commercial Flooring) - Full Time
Plymouth, MI
Full Time
Entry Level
Project Estimator - Master Craft Floors
Master Craft Floors is a leading contractor in the commercial flooring industry. Our goal is to provide every client with the highest level of expertise, craftsmanship and service. Our team of highly trained Installers, Project Managers, and Floor Technicians have been providing outstanding commercial flooring solutions to the Metropolitan Detroit and Las Vegas areas for over 50 years. We are currently looking for a talented, hardworking, and dependable Project Estimator at our Plymouth, MI headquarters. This position is responsible for assisting Project Managers through the lifecycle of our commercial flooring projects in SE Michigan. Candidates must be reliable, a self-starter, and possess a strong work ethic. A drug test and background check must be completed before being hired. This is a full-time, benefited position, working on-site.
Responsibilities include:
- Reviewing bid documents, examining plans and specifications to prepare a complete scope of work for residential and commercial projects.
- Work closely with Project Management personnel to help facilitate all the aspects of the project management life cycle.
- Receive requests for estimating and gather necessary information such as plans, bidding manuals, specifications, addenda, revisions to jobs in progress, etc.
- Demonstrate the ability to carry productive and relationship building business conversations with end users and decision makers.
- Provide superior customer service to clients to ensure satisfaction, return and referral.
- Research material requirements including finish goods, trims, accessories, and installation methods.
- Follow up with bids or prospects to close transactions.
- Attend any required project/sales meetings and any company sponsored training sessions on selling strategies or industry specific events.
Minimum Requirements:
- Strong attention to details, as they pertain to reading/developing construction documents, understanding construction scopes/specifications and preparing bids.
- Familiarity with Bluebeam, MeasureSquare, Procore extremely helpful
- Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office software, especially Outlook.
- Strong communication skills and willingness to contact general contractors/vendors for clarifications to plans and specifications.
- Knowledge of construction/flooring industry preferred but not required.
- Strong work ethic and comfortable working within a team environment to achieve maximum collaboration and timely results.
- High level of problem-solving skills along with the ability to locate potential problems and prepare/present options to address these problems
- Ability to prioritize tasks based on immediate need
Qualifications
- At least 1-3 years of experience in project estimating or management - preferred
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree - preferred
- Experience with construction and/or flooring management – preferred
- Proficiency with various computer programs, Microsoft Office Suite, and proficiency learning new software
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Master Craft Carpet Service offers a competitive salary based on experience, as well as a generous health benefits package and a company match 401k.
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