KYA Services is seeking an experienced Public Works and Commercial Flooring Estimator to join our amazing and growing organization.
Position Summary – Flooring Estimators search for, analyze and accept bid opportunities based on KYA policies and procedures; perform quantity surveys, complete and submit bids. Flooring estimators use in-house and subcontractor pricing to deliver a qualified and complete flooring bid.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Ability to understand read plans and specifications with a concentration on flooring aspects of all bid documents
- Understand the project requirements and develop an estimate that aligns with KYA company standards
- Review construction documents and drawings to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
- Understanding of labor requirements to include the correct costs for workforce compliance
- Understanding of General Conditions and General Requirements
- Familiarity with all types of flooring including all major manufacturer brands
- Personally connects with subcontractors by calling to ensure adequate trade coverage when the need for subcontractors is necessary
- Review and analyze all project documents to develop a complete and accurate bid
- Knowledge and understanding of flooring removal and install processes including adhesive materials, moisture testing, floor preparation requirements, availability of materials and installation durations
- Willingness to mentor and train new estimating staff
- Knowledge and understanding of industry standard & KYA specific protocols
- Utilize software programs to calculate total cost of projects efficiently and productively
- Work with other departments within KYA to get input for the estimate
- Prepare detailed reports outlining estimated costs and present to customers, clients, and upper management
- Ability to complete bid schedules as required for inclusion of proposal documents and as a basis for General Conditions and General Requirements
- Lead project handoff to Operations team
- Update and maintain records of all estimates throughout the duration of the project
- Monitor actual costs versus estimated costs and make adjustments as necessary
- Attend pre-bid job site visits and meetings with clients as needed
- Perform post-project analysis to determine areas of improvement for future projects
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any construction or engineering related field or equivalent industry experience
- 3 years experience as an estimator for a construction company preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, with aptitude to learn new software and systems
- Solid understanding of flooring methods, materials, and codes
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Excellent mathematical skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Advanced experience with computerized estimating systems, such as On-Screen Takeoff or Bluebeam Revu
- Ability to complete takeoffs and estimates without the use of computerized systems and programs