Estimator

Employer Name: Hennen Floor Covering SpiderID: 13725767 Location: Freeport, Minnesota Date Posted: 4/18/2024 Wage: 60000 Category: Carpeting Job Code: Number Of Openings: 1 Job Description: An established growth-oriented company with over 50 years’ experience & leader in the flooring industry has an excellent opportunity for an Estimator. A candidate with 3+ years’ experience in estimating is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate has an excellent eye for detail, reviews work for accuracy, self-motivated individual, producer, team player, customer-friendly, and builds new client relationships easily. You will be supported by a highly competent staff. Our compensation structure includes a base salary with excellent benefits including health insurance, vacation, and profit sharing. Job Summary The Estimator’s primary responsibility is to gather information and analyze metrics to prepare accurate estimates for flooring installations and projects. Understanding project measurements, determining key variables, conducting research, checking offers from vendors and subcontractors, maintaining relationships with key vendors, and estimating manpower needs are also essential functions of this role. Responsibilities/Duties •Participate in pre-bidding decision making efforts. •Conduct measurements of various materials and products using appropriate tools and equipment. •Record and document measurement data accurately and efficiently. •Analyze and interpret measurement data to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications. •Formulate bids, send bids out, and follow up with results. •Collaborate with production and quality control teams to identify and resolve measurement-related issues. •Maintain measurement equipment and tools in good working condition and report any malfunctions of defects. •Communicate measurement results and findings to relevant stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. •Adhere to safety guidelines and protocols when performing measurement tasks. •Assist in monitoring job cost info, work completed to date, etc. •Assist with quality assurance on job sites; providing photos and additional site info as necessary. •Ensure that jobs are closed out; gathering close out docs, warranty letters, etc. •Assist with claims process; photos, follow up with manufacturer and customers. •Monitor change orders. •Perform a variety of office and field tasks to gather, analyze and record data; prepare a variety of memos, letters, and other correspondence related to projects. •Document discrepancies between plans and actual field condition. •Establishes, develops, and maintains positive business and customer relationships. Job Requirements: •Must have knowledge of measuring tools and instruments. •Ability to read and interpret drawings. •Strong Mathematical and analytical skills. •Attention to detail and accuracy. •Physical dexterity and ability to work in different environments. •Strong communication and interpersonal skills. •Ability to work independently and as part of a team. •Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methods Job Criteria: Start Date: ASAP Position Type: Full-Time Permanent Years of Experience Required: 3 Education Required: High School Overnight Travel: None Vacation Time: Less Than 2 weeks / year Job Benefits: Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Other Benefits Company Profile: An established growth-oriented company with over 50 years’ experience & leader in the flooring industry. Contact Information: Contact Name: Terry Patzner Company Type: Employer Company: Hennen Floor Covering City: Freeport State: Minnesota Zip: 56331 Web Site: https://www.hennenfloor.com/