Estimator/Project Manager at APEX Wood Floors

APEX Wood Floors has an exciting opportunity for an Estimator/Project Manager to join their team! APEX Wood Floors is a company dedicated to providing top-of-the-line hardwood flooring solutions that are tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of each and every customer. With years of experience in the industry, we have developed a reputation for excellence in craftsmanship, quality, and service.

This is an exciting Estimator/Project Manager opportunity in our Lombard, IL office with some travel required to Chicago.

Our ideal Estimator/Project Manager is detail oriented with an eagle-eye for accuracy, solutions-focused, resourceful and driven with a love for collaboration who is looking for a long-term career home. We offer a base salary range of $65,000 to $80,000. We also offer a benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k with company match, and paid time off.

Requirements for our Estimator/Project Manager:

• Computer savvy with proficiency is required. Must have experience with a blueprint take-off software. Bluebeam and CAD experience is a plus.  
• 1+ years of experience in a related position such as project management, estimation or administration.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong critical thinking, written and verbal communication skills\
• Experience working and engaging with a diverse range of professional contacts (ex., design industry professionals, tradespersons and vendors, current and potential clients).
• Demonstrating a strong grasp of the confidential nature of the work performed for project stakeholders that include architects, builders, design vendors and luxury clients. Promptly and succinctly communicate ‘incomings' and status updates to project stakeholders.

• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle enabling work at two office locations (Lombard and downtown Chicago / River North).

Primary Responsibilities for our Estimator/Project Manager:

• Supporting the sales team with administrative and sales tasks. Collaborating with Apex Sales and Operations teams to improve processes and protocols firmwide.
• Working on multiple opportunities and tasks simultaneously; able to ‘course correct' promptly when workload and project direction require it.
• Learning, understanding and executing the Apex quote/contract process, including reading a Blueprint Bid Set and receiving pricing and lead times from vendors.
• Participating in proposal meetings and occasional site visits to assist in the preparation of proposals.
• Managing individual design and project-specific digital files and hard copies.
• Other duties as assigned.