Estimator/Planner - Commercial Flooring

Job Title

Estimator/Planner - Commercial Flooring

Position Overview

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, and is a global leader in delivering carpet, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. We are committed to creating a better future for our customers, our people, our company, and our communities.

Shaw Industries is looking for an Estimator & Planner to join our Custom Design Studio! This person will provide our account executives, client, project designer, and carpet installer with the information, documents and carpet installation/ seaming plans to correctly order and install hospitality and commercial carpet.

  

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Interpret architectural plans to determine material requirements and installation layouts.

• Create detailed CAD installation/seaming diagrams and visual renderings using AutoCAD, Photoshop, and related tools.

• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and sales to develop accurate project plans and solutions.

• Calculate material quantities and generate formal project estimates using proprietary estimating software.

• Produce manufacturing layouts for custom carpet applications (rugs, runners, panels, borders, etc.).

• Maintain organized project documentation, logs, and deliverables.

• Perform quality checks on estimate packages and support revisions across cross‑functional teams.

• Troubleshoot project application issues with managers, designers, customer service, and installers.

• Stay proficient with software, equipment, and tools used across the Custom Design Studio.

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma/GED required  

• 1+ years of proven estimating/planning experience required  

• Minimum of 3 days a week in the Cartersville, GA office required

• Demonstrated AutoCAD/Revit knowledge required

• Ability to read and interpret architectural floor plans and specifications required 

• Strong mathematical skills, including fractions, measurements, accurately reading and scaling architectural units required  

• Proficiency in geometric concepts needed to scale, measure, and draft professional quality plans required  

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 required  

 

Preferred: 

• Bachelor's Degree

• 4+ years of proven estimating/planning experience 

• General knowledge of the floor covering industry 

• Basic understanding of Photoshop

• Adobe Creative Cloud 

• Salesforce 

Required Competencies: 

• Execute Action Plan 

• Build Customer Satisfaction 

• Adapt and Change 

• Learn Continuously 

• Build Trusting Relationships 

Shaw benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• Life insurance and disability coverage 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Employee assistance program 

• Health savings account 

• Paid Time Off 

• Parental Leave 

• 401K and Retirement Plans 

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