Estimator with Opler Flooring
Role Overview
This mid-level Estimator role involves coordinating between clients, an in-house estimating team, and a remote pricing department to produce accurate bids for residential and commercial flooring projects. Day-to-day tasks include blueprint analysis, managing RFIs, coordinating with global teams, and using software like Joint AI and Measure Square to ensure timely submissions. The hire will have a critical impact by maintaining workflow efficiency and accuracy in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Perks & Benefits
This is a fully remote position based in Latin America, with working hours from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm EST, Monday to Friday, offering a monthly compensation of $1,800 to $2,000 USD. The role provides exposure to diverse projects in corporate, healthcare, education, and government sectors, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic, small-business setting. It emphasizes a proactive, 'startup' culture that values ownership and direct communication, though specific benefits like health insurance or paid time off are not detailed.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Estimator & operations support (Construction)
Location: Remote (Latin America)
Working Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday 7.30 am to 4.30 pm EST
Compensation: $1,800 - $2,000 USD per month (based on experience)
About the Company
Our client is a well-established, commercial-focused company founded in 1970 in Miami, specializing in providing turnkey commercial flooring solutions for large and complex projects across diverse markets including Corporate, Healthcare, Education, and Government. We offer a comprehensive product portfolio—from sustainable carpets and resilient flooring to wood and ceramic tile—backed by expert project management, design support, and logistics.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a fast-paced, highly communicative, and detail-oriented Estimator to be a critical link between our clients, in-house estimating team, and remote pricing department. You will be responsible for producing accurate, detailed estimates across a diverse range of residential and commercial projects.This role is essential for ensuring the timely and accurate completion of bids by managing the coordination, communication, and administrative aspects of the estimating process.
The focus of the role is on coordination, liaison, and maintaining a rapid workflow. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-pressure, constantly evolving environment and is highly proactive.
Key Responsibilities
Blueprint & Takeoff Literacy: Open takeoffs and blueprints to provide quick answers to Project Managers in the field. You won’t be doing the full takeoff, but you must be able to navigate the software (Measure Square/Bluebeam) to verify quantities or scopes.
RFI & Scope Management: Analyze client scope sheets and compare them against our proposals. Identify missing items, manage Requests for Information (RFI), and ensure our bids are 100% accurate before submission.
Global Coordination: Manage the workflow of our India-based pricing department. Ensure they have the data they need and follow up relentlessly to meet US deadlines.
Proactive Communication: Call vendors and clients directly to get answers. We value "warriors" who pick up the phone rather than waiting for an email response.
Reporting & CRM Ownership: Generate weekly reports on bid status, win/loss ratios, and outstanding RFIs. Keep the CRM (Joint AI) meticulously updated.
Deadline Management: Rigorously track all bid deadlines and ensure all necessary parties (estimating, pricing) are on top of their game to meet submission timelines.
Technical & System Management:
Flooring Terminology: Quickly understand and utilize the fundamental terminology of the commercial flooring industry to effectively communicate with clients and estimators.
Analyze drawings, scopes, and specifications to produce accurate material takeoffs and labor estimates.
Bid Tracking Software: Master the use of the company's proprietary bid tracking software (specifically the Joint AI system) to log, track, and manage the status of all active bids and takeoffs.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Must have:
Industry Experience: Minimum 2–3 years in Construction Estimating or Project Coordination. Experience in flooring is a massive plus.
Blueprint Proficiency: You MUST be able to read construction plans and understand basic "takeoff" logic.
High-Velocity Communication: Exceptional English (written and verbal). You must have a clear, confident, and energetic tone—this role requires "command" over the information when speaking with US clients.
Exceptional Communication Skills (English): The ability to speak and communicate clearly
Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks, prioritize effectively, and coordinate projects.
The "Startup" Mindset: Comfortable in a fast-paced, small business where priorities shift. You are a self-starter who doesn't wait for "validation" on every small task.
Technical Savvy: Quick to master new software (Joint AI, Measure Square, MS Teams), Competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams).
Proactive and Curious Mindset: Must be a self-starter who asks necessary questions, demonstrates curiosity, and is keen to understand processes rather than simply agreeing to instructions.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ownership: A "no-excuses" approach to meeting deadlines and managing the "behind-the-scenes" details.
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