What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Pavillion Floors?
A few things about us…
We’re the industry’s largest and most well-respected commercial flooring installation service company. Our innovative vision allows us to do business differently and create new standards by bringing industry-leading expertise from our family of brands across 52 locations across the US. Our team is now nearly 2,100 strong. We're equipped, profitable, and have grown faster than we ever expected and now includes a varied array of market brands that have respectively achieved the distinction for service quality that sets our standard. Our brand partners include Diverzify , Beckers, Collaborative Turnkey Solutions (CTS), Contract Carpet Solutions (CCS), Epoxy S.I., High Performance Flooring, Kiefer USA, Lane’s Floor Coverings and Interiors, Kenny Floor Covering LLC, Pavilion Floors, ProSpectra Contract Flooring, RD Weis LLC, Select Prefab Solutions and Spectra Contract Flooring
We’re unlike others in the industry; we think and do things differently and lead with relentless curiosity, imagination, and innovation and are frequently told by our customers that we’re a breath of fresh air. We partner with some of the fastest-growing, most promising, and well-respected companies in the U.S. to bring their facility visions to life. We’ve worked unbelievably hard to serve our clients and it's paid off.
What’s it like to work here…
Our appealing work environment includes highly competent co-workers, competitive pay, engaging work, business casual dress, flexible schedule, full medical, tele-medical, mental health, prescriptions, HSA/FSA, Life & AD&D, vision, and dental benefits, and 401k.We work very hard and have a lot of fun. We thrive on doing things better, more efficiently, and smarter. We have high expectations of our people because we all live and die by our values and trust our teams to get their work done and maintain a proper work-life balance.
Please DO NOT apply if:
- You'd feel like a fish out of water without a well-defined traditional corporate structure
- You'd consider walking into a work site and pitching in to help as being beneath you
- You're accustomed to using the phrase "it's not part of my job description"
Please DO apply if:
- You have the required and desired experience (this is not a learn on the job position)
- You're a doer - not a manager, a coordinator, or simply an idea person - but someone who loves to get stuff done, and done well
- You are a “go-to” person because you're reliable, creative, resourceful, a good decision-maker, and generally one of the most capable people your peers know
- You're accustomed to a fun company environment including wearing many hats and managing way too many things at any given time
So now that you know about us, here’s the job…
At Diverzify and our family of partner brands, we believe our associates are at the heart of our organization. The Estimator is a key role for our business and are our project cost planners. They are responsible for providing cost quotes for the materials, labor and equipment of our industrial flooring projects that may be required. Their duties may include reviewing bid documents, verifying material quantities, providing multiple estimates, attending project meetings, and handling materials add on and materials modifications project responsibilities from start (project build, pre-construction, project tender stage) to finish and work closely with key members of the project team and liaising with clients and suppliers.
Here’s what we are looking for…
- Analyze project plans, drawings, bills of quantities, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive cost estimates.
- Research, source, negotiate and obtain the best prices and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
- Strong mathematical acumen to analyze data that can affect costs like; company productivity rates, quantity of material, material metrics (i.e., width, length, depth, and density) and assessing the financial, technical, and operational risks of the project
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the scope for specific materials involved, inputting into decisions over whether to bid for the project
- Coordinate with the client on all changes in scope, questions, or clarifications regarding the work, during the bidding process.
- Prepare, when necessary, the appropriate seaming diagrams as requested by the customer
- Maintain all project plans, specifications, keeping detailed records, writing reports and other documents for future reference.
- Acts as a resource for project management by providing pertinent information for changes in work during different construction phases.
- Present oneself as a knowledgeable professional to the internal and external customer and visit project sites to gather information
- keeping up to date with the latest regulatory and legislative requirements
And you would have the following…
- Bilingual, Spanish speaking strongly preferred.
- 3 years on site project estimator experience in Flooring Installation or Construction Management.
- High school diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience (Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting highly preferred)
- Minimum of 3 years as an Estimator or similar role
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction plans and layouts.
- Ability to travel extensively (50% or more).
- Must have strong mathematical acumen
- Knowledge of installation procedures/flooring products
And exhibit the following competencies…
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Negotiating Agreements
- Attention to Detail
- Fiscal Accountability
- Customer Focus
- Analysis & Reasoning
- Writing
- Researching Information
Is this you? If so, then we invite you to join us and apply. See firsthand what it’s like to grow and advance in a truly collaborative environment where everyone is supported, empowered, and inspired to be their best and unlock their full potential. One last thing, if you heard about this position from one of our Diverzify team members, make sure you tell us and enter their contact information and we will do all the leg work.
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Salary : $56,600 - $71,600