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Estimator
full-time•Calhoun, Auburn Hills, Tualatin
About this role
Champion Your Future with Tarkett Sports and FieldTurf. Build your career with a world leader in sports construction and surfacing.
We are seeking an Estimator to support our team at FieldTurf, a world leader in artificial turf with over 25,000 installations worldwide. Trusted at every level, FieldTurf is at the surface of NFL and MLS stadiums, renowned collegiate programs, elite high schools, and local community venues. Focused on innovation with purpose, FieldTurf is helping Change the Game for athletes and facility owners.
The Estimator supports FieldTurfs’ Project Management team. Reporting to the Regional Manager of Customer Operations, the incumbent will be responsible for planning, direct, monitoring, and coordinating projects in the bidding phase. Leading the bidding phase of construction projects. This role is responsible for coordinating multiple bids simultaneously, developing accurate and competitive estimates, managing risk, and ensuring all bid requirements are met on time and in compliance with regulations. This role follows a hybrid schedule and may be based out of any of the following offices: Auburn Hills, MI; Calhoun, GA; or Tualatin, OR. (One position available) While the role may be based in a different location, working hours will align with West Coast business hours.
FieldTurf is part of Tarkett Sports. Born from an entrepreneurial spirit and driven to find better solutions, we challenge the status quo and continue to change the game for athletes and facility owners—pioneering innovations that have reshaped entire industries.
Our team is made up of the most experienced and knowledgeable experts in the field.
From architectural design and full-scope construction to a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading sports surfacing solutions, we lead with passion, pride, and purpose.
Trusted at every level, from professional stadiums to local community venues, Tarkett Sports is at the surface of over 80,000 installations – highlighted by projects in NFL, CFL, MLS, and at renowned NCAA division I programs.
Join the team behind renowned names like FieldTurf, Beynon Sports, ClassicCourt, GrassMaster, Tarkett Sports Indoor and Tarkett Sports Construction. Help us build the next world-class venue.
What you’ll do:
Bid & Project Planning
Plan, direct, and coordinate multiple bids within an assigned territory.
Define scope, schedule, and budget for bids, including quotes, qualifications, document control, negotiations, and compliance.
Manage the contract process in collaboration with the Project Manager and clients.
Pre-Bid & Estimating Activities
Review plans, specifications, and project scope.
Perform material take-offs and confirm synthetic turf pricing.
Request and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes; pre-qualify subcontractors.
Review general and supplemental conditions and identify scope risks with mitigation recommendations.
Prepare estimates and profitability targets with support from leadership.
Submit RFIs to Owners and Architects/Engineers as required.
Bid Execution & Coordination
Chair weekly bid tracking calls with regional teams.
Maintain bid activity metrics and reporting.
Prepare and submit final bid packages.
Assist with bid documentation including schedules, narratives, scope clarifications, alternates, unit pricing, and key personnel information.
Lead bid reviews and verify completion of required documentation, permits, and local compliance items
What you need for success:
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and/or training (or equivalent combination).
Experience in the construction and/or turf industry is a strong asset.
Basic accounting knowledge.
Strong general construction knowledge (drawings, specifications, materials, and methods).
Solid understanding of bid preparation, quantity take-offs, subcontractor procurement, and bid-closing processes.
Ability to analyze market conditions, business trends, and competitive information.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused mindset.
Strong relationship-building skills with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate Excel skills.
Team-oriented, adaptable, and effective in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Able to work West Coast hours ( Pacific Time)
What you can expect:
A culture built on teamwork, respect, and entrepreneurial spirit
Leadership that invests in your growth and career development
Opportunities to take on new challenges, cross-train, and expand your skillset
Recognition and rewards for your contributions and achievements
A fast-paced, sports-driven environment where your work makes an impact
Sounds like your kind of team?
If you’re ready to bring your passion and talent to a company that champions your future, we want to hear from you. Apply now and start your next chapter with a company that plays to win!
What We Offer
A commitment that Safety is #1
Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!
Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.
Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future
We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.
We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.
We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.
Who we are:
With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.
Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach.
Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.
What you'll do
- The Estimator will plan, direct, monitor, and coordinate projects in the bidding phase, leading the bidding process for construction projects. This includes developing estimates, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with bid requirements.
About Tarkett
With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, generating net sales of € 3.3 billion in 2024. The Group has 12,000 employees in 46 countries and has 24 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 35 production sites.
Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build “The Way to Better Floors,” the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human‐Conscious Design® approach. Tarkett is listed on the Euronext regulated market (compartment B, ISIN: FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT) www.tarkett‐group.com
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What does a Estimator do at Tarkett?
As a Estimator at Tarkett, you will: the Estimator will plan, direct, monitor, and coordinate projects in the bidding phase, leading the bidding process for construction projects. This includes developing estimates, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with bid requirements..
Is the Estimator position at Tarkett remote?
The Estimator position at Tarkett is based in Calhoun, Georgia, United States and Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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