Estimator
Job Description Job Description Join a purpose-driven commercial flooring team where quality, craft, and people matter. At Fabulous Floors, founded in 1987 and built on commercial-flooring excellence, we’re more than a flooring contractor. We’re a full-service partner dedicated to getting it right. What makes us a place you’ll want to build your career: Longevity & stability. With nearly four decades in business, we’ve grown steadily and established multiple locations (Dallas / Austin, TX and Bend, OR) plus 80,000 sq ft of office/warehouse/showroom space. High-quality work, designed to challenge and excite you. We serve educational institutions, healthcare, high-rise multi-family, and tenant finish-outs, so you’ll work on meaningful, high-profile projects with a premium focus. Craftsmanship is valued. Our crews include employees with 15 years tenure who will not accept “just good enough.” We provide tools, oversight (full-time superintendents), and team environment to deliver outstanding results. Support & structure. Our dedicated sales team, precision estimating, and expert bidding process mean the jobs are set up right. The “behind the scenes” support is there so you can focus on your craft. People-first culture. We treat our clients like family, and we treat our people the same. Loyalty, trust, and long-term relationships are part of our DNA. Growth potential. As a full-service flooring partner, we span carpet, tile, stone, wood, laminate, resilient surfaces and more. That variety gives you opportunities to expand your skill set and expertise. Join us, bring your best, and build your craft, and your future, with Fabulous Floors. BENEFITS OFFERED: Medical Insurance - 100% Company-paid employee plan available Dental & Vision Insurance Health Savings Account Life Insurance & Supplemental Insurance Retirement Plan with Employer Match Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional Development Assistance SUMMARY: We are hiring an experienced Commercial Flooring Estimator to join our Dallas estimating team. This is an immediate opening to backfill a long-tenured estimator and step into a well‑established, high-performing operation. In this role, you will work alongside a senior estimator and partner directly with our Sales team to produce accurate, competitive bids across a wide range of commercial sectors. This position offers stability, collaboration, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact. The ideal candidate for our Estimator role has: Proven experience as a Commercial Flooring Estimator Demonstrated ability to run large-scale commercial takeoffs independently Strong plan-reading and specification review skills Working knowledge of the RFI process and when to formally request clarification to mitigate risk Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and collaborative in approach This role is well-suited for an estimator who values accuracy, accountability, and clear communication, and who understands that well-managed RFIs are critical to protecting margins and ensuring successful project execution. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Prepare detailed flooring takeoffs and estimates using MeasureSquare 8 across carpet, LVT, sheet vinyl, tile, hardwood, and other resilient flooring products Thoroughly review construction documents, including plans, specifications, and addenda, to identify scope gaps before they become field issues Issue, track, and resolve RFIs (Requests for Information) to clarify unclear scope, allowances, substitutions, and design intent Collaborate closely with Sales Representatives to finalize project budgets and support pricing presentations to general contractors and owners Maintain proactive communication with internal stakeholders regarding bid schedules, revisions, and scope changes Manage multiple active bids simultaneously while meeting committed deadlines Review estimates produced by third‑party estimating vendors and oversee vendor compliance with estimating software updates, templates, and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency across all estimates Respond promptly and professionally to client questions, revisions, and scope changes WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Minimum 4 years of commercial flooring estimating experience (multifamily‑only or residential‑only experience does not align with this role) Proficiency in MeasureSquare 8 or a directly comparable commercial flooring estimating platform Working knowledge of carpet, LVT, sheet vinyl, tile, and hardwood flooring systems, including substrate preparation and moisture mitigation considerations Strong ability to read and interpret architectural, finish, and detail drawings Proven track record of managing multiple bids with overlapping deadlines Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Preferred Qualifications Experience estimating across multiple commercial sectors (e.g., healthcare, tenant improvement, multifamily, education) Experience coordinating with or reviewing estimates from third‑party estimating vendors Background working in close partnership with an outside sales team Familiarity with AIA contract documents and standard commercial bidding processes WORK HOURS & LOCATION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires full-time, on-site presence at our Farmers Branch, TX (78752) location. Relocation assistance is not being offered for this opportunity. The standard schedule is full-time; Monday – Friday, working 8 hour shifts. WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a U.S. Employment visa (e.g. H-1B) for this position.
