Resinous Flooring Estimator

Compensation: $TBD PLUS benefits | Benefits: 401K, Health Insurance, Vacation

As a Resinous Flooring Estimator, you will be responsible for producing accurate takeoffs, cost estimates, and bid packages that reflect our high standards. This position requires deep knowledge of the resinous flooring trade, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments to deliver competitive and compelling proposals.

• You’re laser-focused on accuracy, accountability, and professionalism.
• You translate complex documents into clear, competitive bid proposals.
• You value a company culture that blends high performance with trust, respect, and integrity.
• You enjoy working in a close-knit, family-owned business where your contributions make a visible impact.

• Review architectural, MEP, and structural drawings (PDF, AutoCAD, Revit) to extract accurate quantities using digital takeoff software.
• Develop complete, clear, and organized line-item estimates covering both direct and indirect costs.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to refine scopes of work and align cost strategies.
• Suggest value engineering options and material alternatives that meet budget and schedule needs.

• Prepare polished bid packages and walk clients through line items, scope details, and pricing assumptions.
• Represent Black Bear’s capabilities and differentiators professionally during all preconstruction interactions.
• Communicate tradeoffs clearly when discussing alternatives or value engineering proposals.

• Partner with internal teams to ensure takeoffs and cost data translate accurately into job execution.
• Support pre-job meetings by clearly conveying estimate assumptions and critical details.

• 3–5 years of commercial estimating experience, ideally in resinous or seamless flooring.
• Proficiency in takeoff and estimating platforms such as Plan Swift, Bluebeam, Sage Estimating, or Pro Est.
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.

• Deep familiarity with construction plans, specs, and blueprint interpretation.
• Exceptional attention to detail in measurements, calculations, and proposal formatting.
• Clear, professional communication skills with clients, engineers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment.