WE'RE HIRING: FLOORING ESTIMATOR (MeasureSquare)

Compensation: $1,500-1,600/month

Remote: Philippines-Based Independent Contractor

Schedule: Full-Time, aligned with U.S. business hours

About the Company

We are a commercial flooring contractor serving the Northeast, particularly New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. We work with general contractors, developers, and property managers on large commercial projects such as apartment buildings, hospitals, hotels, schools, and office buildings. Our company handles many types of flooring, including carpet, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), tile, stone, epoxy, polished concrete, and other specialty flooring systems. The company was founded in 1900 and has more than 120 years of experience.

Role Summary

We're looking for a detail-oriented Flooring Estimator with hands-on experience using MeasureSquare to prepare accurate flooring takeoffs and estimates for commercial projects. The ideal candidate has experience estimating different flooring materials, preferably including carpet, vinyl/LVT, sheet vinyl, rubber, hardwood, and ceramic or porcelain tile. You should be comfortable reading construction plans, calculating material quantities, and managing multiple bids and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Takeoffs & Scope Review: Perform flooring takeoffs using MeasureSquare and interpret architectural plans, finish schedules, and project specifications. Calculate square footage, material quantities, waste allowances, wall base, trims, and transitions. Identify flooring requirements and scope discrepancies across different flooring types.
• Estimating & Material Calculations: Prepare accurate material takeoffs and estimates for flooring materials, including carpet, LVT, sheet vinyl, rubber, hardwood, and ceramic tile. Account for waste factors, installation requirements, demolition, and subfloor preparation. Ensure all required materials and flooring scope items are included in takeoff reports.
• Bid Support & Project Coordination: Review project documents and update estimates based on revisions, addendums, and scope changes. Identify missing information or discrepancies that may affect project estimates. Manage multiple estimating projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Team Coordination & Workflow: Collaborate with project managers, estimating teams, purchasing, and sales departments throughout the estimating process. Communicate scope gaps, risks, and discrepancies early to avoid downstream issues. Maintain organized project files, takeoff documentation, and estimate records. Manage multiple bids simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in flooring estimating or construction estimating
• Hands-on experience with MeasureSquare
• Strong understanding of material takeoffs, flooring systems, and labor costing
• Ability to interpret blueprints, finish schedules, and construction documents accurately
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently during U.S. business hours

Preferred

• Experience estimating multiple flooring types, especially ceramic or porcelain tile, in addition to carpet, LVT/vinyl, sheet vinyl, rubber, and hardwood.
• Experience with U.S.-based commercial flooring contractors.
• Familiarity with MeasureSquare.
• Knowledge of flooring installation methods, demolition, and floor preparation.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting U.S.-based commercial flooring or construction companies
• Familiarity with commercial bidding and preconstruction workflows
• Experience coordinating with project managers, estimators, and procurement teams

System and Tools Usage

• Use MeasureSquare to create takeoffs, layouts, bid breakdowns, and estimate reports
• Apply estimating principles similar to Measure Square, including digital measurements, layout optimization, and automated reporting
• Maintain accurate project revisions, updates, and estimate tracking within internal systems