What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Flooring Project Estimator position at Hughes Martin Group?
Department: Commercial Flooring
Reports to: Division VP
Hours: Full-time
Location: Verona, WI
Company Description: Hughes Martin Group is a specialty contractor with services in commercial flooring and tile, glass and glazing, walls and ceilings, commercial doors and hardware.
Position Description: This position is responsible for commercial flooring and tile project cost estimating including, preparing bids for projects, scope reviews, submittals and shop drawings, accurate material orders, preparing detailed installation plans, and working collaboratively with team members to see projects through to successful completion.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Perform accurate take offs based on architectural plans and specs, using multiple software systems
- Accurately prepare multiple types of bidding spreadsheets and proposal forms for project bids
- Work with team Project Managers on scope and contract reviews
- Prepare detailed and accurate shop drawings and materials lists for project submittals
- Estimate costs of project changes and prepare change order sheets
- Prepare detailed and easy to read installation plans and instructions for field installation team
- Understand product lines, warranties, and installation guidelines
- Comprehend job specific material quantities, labor rates, and productivity rates
- Develop relationships with general contractors, product reps, architects, and designers
- Field measure project sites to ensure accurate material estimating
- Job site visits and project meetings may be required
Other Duties As Assigned: Performs other related duties as assigned including supporting team members in the completion of their work for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the business.
Experience/Education Required:
- 5 plus years of estimating experience preferred
- A flooring or tile background preferred, with excellent math skills
- The ability to read architectural plans and specs and transfer it to an accurate and competitive bid
- Microsoft Office efficiency required
- Measure Square, RFMS, FloorRight, and On-Screen or other estimating software knowledge preferred
Conditions of Employment: Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug test. The employee is expected to all adhere to all company policies.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.