Floor Covering Estimator

Definition

The Floor Covering Estimator is responsible for preparing and coordinating estimates and floor measuring for all projects.

• Review and evaluate requests for estimates.
• Visit job sites to conduct field measurements where required.
• Contact and meet with corporate clients, designers, sales and manufacturer representatives to obtain the necessary information to complete estimates.
• Prepare estimates for large and complex projects, using RFMS (or equivalent) software.
• Attend scope review meetings with clients, architects and contractors.
• Create project files. Organize projects by priority and required completion dates. Maintain information and resources on products and vendors.
• Research and resolve discrepancies and issues that arise in the course of a project.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending company and vendor sponsored educational and product workshops.

• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, blueprints and specifications.
• Intermediate Level PC skills:
  Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Proficiency with electronic estimating software, such as RFMS or equivalent.
• Solid communication skills, including verbal, oral, written and listening skills.
• Must possess creative problem-solving skills and exercise good business judgment.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented.
• General knowledge of the floor covering industry.

BA/BS degree preferred.

Commercial floor covering estimating experience preferred but not required.

We help organizations and their partners create work environments that support productive, engaged employees through integrating furniture, architectural products, collaborative technology and audiovisual solutions. We believe that holistically designed spaces can dramatically impact your bottom line. By integrating furniture, technology, architectural products and flooring, we create dynamic high‑performing work environments.