Lead Commercial Flooring Estimator

FLOORING & WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS • MULTI-UNIT CONDOMINIUM CONSTRUCTION

Location

South Florida (Doral on-site)

Job Type

Full-Time

Reports To

Ownership / Project Executive

Compensation

$80,000 to $90,000 Plus Bonuses

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're a growing flooring contractor specializing in multi-unit condominium construction, bidding tile, LVP, carpet, stone, and waterproofing systems for showers and common-area finishes. We're looking for a Head Estimator to own our bid pipeline from takeoff through contract award — someone who can price a project accurately, protect our margins, and hand off a budget the field team can actually execute. This is a high-visibility role with direct access to ownership and real influence over which projects we pursue and how we win them.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Produce bids personally from day one and later help rebuild the department

• Read architectural, finish, and specification drawings to scope tile, LVP, carpet, stone, and waterproofing/shower-system work across condominium units and common areas.

• Produce accurate material and labor quantity takeoffs using estimating software.

• Build complete cost estimates from current material pricing, labor rates, and subcontractor quotes.

• Solicit and qualify vendor and subcontractor pricing, and negotiate to keep bids competitive.

• Assemble clear, client-ready proposals with scope, inclusions, exclusions, and assumptions spelled out.

• Advise ownership on bid strategy — when to bid aggressively, hold firm, or pass on a project.

• Hand off awarded projects to the Project Manager with a clean, phase-by-phase budget.

• Price change orders and additional work after award with the same accuracy as the original bid.

• Maintain a unit-cost history from completed projects to sharpen future bids.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 4+ years of estimating experience in flooring, estimating high-rise, mid-rise and garden style

• Ability to read and take off architectural and finish plans independently.

• Proficiency with estimating/takeoff software and advanced Excel skills.

• Working knowledge of tile, LVP, carpet, stone, and waterproofing/shower-system installation methods and labor productivity rates.

• Sharp attention to detail — comfortable cross-checking quantities and catching errors before they reach a bid.

• Experience managing multiple concurrent bids under deadline pressure.

• Must be fluent in English

NICE TO HAVE

• Familiarity with South Florida building codes and permitting

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

• Industry credentials such as CFI (Certified Flooring Installer/Inspector) or a construction management background.

• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to job sites for walks and measurements.

• Strong vendor and subcontractor negotiation skills.

WHY JOIN US

• A steady pipeline of multi-unit condominium projects — not scrambling for the next job.

• Direct line to ownership; your pricing and strategy calls carry real weight.

• A lean team with room to build and own the estimating process your way.

• 401k 50% match up to 8% of salary, 401k Profit sharing , Dental & Vision Insurance