Description:
Purpose: To provide comprehensive quantity, product and pricing information on pending projects / installations for use by the team in developing accurate bid responses and customer quotes
Essential Key Functions and Accountabilities: (Responsibilities and major tasks performed)
- Detailed review of all bid documents, architectural drawings, and specifications to identify project scope and requirements
- Document and communicate above findings to project team as part of Go / No Go discussion
- Compile, issue, track and communicate all Bid questions and responses between GC, A&D firm, and team
- Complete all material take offs, calculations, pricing and specifications within RFMS
- Engage vendors, reps, and subcontractors to negotiate competitive pricing and lead times
- Prepare pricing summary for each project and present to team, management or customer as required
- Manage all bid response objectives, schedules, and deadlines
- Assist with compiling, sending, and tracking project submittals
- Maintain working knowledge of all commercial flooring products and vendors
- Develop / maintain strong relationships with Product Representatives, Installation Subcontractors and General Contractors
- Knowledgeable of commercial flooring / tile installation methods and site prep requirements
- Review all final specifications / quotes for accuracy and completeness to include all supplemental sundry items needed for proper installation
- Track / analyze industry, vendor, and project pricing trends (to include product and installation), to help steer project strategy responses
Requirements:
Experience and Education Required:
- Minimum of 2-5 years of flooring estimating experience
- Proficient in RFMS Core & Measure
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- High School Diploma required
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Courteous, kind and positive attitude
- Planning and organization
- Forklift Operation
- Interpersonal skills (strong)
- Data entry capabilities
- Prioritization (ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently)
- Accounting (Basic)
- Attention to detail (high)
- Filing
- Experience with MS Office Products
- Adaptability and Flexibility
