What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flooring Estimator position at Advanced Systems Inc. of Suncoast?
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
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
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Bonus/Commission: No
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
- 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
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.
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Bonus/Commission: No