Job Description

Schuman's Cleaning Service provides comprehensive janitorial, residential, and specialized cleaning services. We deliver a clean, orderly, and healthy commercial environment, carefully detail the exterior and interior of boats and yachts, and keep homes safe and organized all while using earth-friendly and customer-friendly cleaning solutions.

This position is responsible for conducting site visits, understanding and defining scopes of work, reading plans, and creating accurate, detailed cost estimates for commercial post-construction and janitorial projects. The Estimator serves as a key point of contact for clients and works closely with division managers to ensure projects are scoped, priced, and communicated correctly.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Field Work & Site Visits
· Conduct job site walkthroughs to fully understand client needs and project scope
· Ride along with division managers and leadership during training and onboarding
· Take detailed notes and photos during site visits to support accurate estimating
· Review project plans and drawings associated with each job

Understanding Scopes of Work:
· Accurately scope commercial post-construction services including rough, final, and touch-up cleans, glass cleaning, power washing, and floor care
· Understand janitorial scopes including nightly, detail, terminal, and medical cleaning, as well as carpet and floor maintenance
· Clearly define expectations with clients and internal teams before bidding

Cost Estimating
· Prepare detailed, accurate estimates for commercial and janitorial projects
· Calculate labor, materials, and subcontractor costs
· Utilize company-provided estimating spreadsheets and software tools
· Review estimates with management prior to submission

Plan Reading:
· Read and interpret blueprints and construction plans
· Understand symbols, measurements, and scales used in plans
· Apply plan details directly to scopes and pricing
· Candidates must be comfortable spending extended periods working on a computer

 

Training & Development
· Shadow experienced estimators and leadership
· Engage in ongoing feedback and improvement conversations with management
· Stay informed on industry trends, best practices, and company standards

QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCIES:

Skills and Abilities
· Strong attention to detail and organization
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to listen carefully and translate client needs into detailed proposals
· Comfortable working both in the field and in an office setting
· Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and continuously improve
· The ability to work independently.
· Self-starter with strong follow-through and accountability
· Basic computer skills; ability to learn estimating and reporting software

Education and Experience
· High school diploma required; additional education in business or administration preferred.

Physical Demands, Work Conditions and Environment:
· Primarily office-based work environment.
· Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time.
· Ability to operate a motor vehicle for business-related errands as needed.

Eligibility Requirements:
· Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
· Must be willing to submit to a background investigation; any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation, including but not limited to: Driving Record, Criminal Background, Reference Check, Credit Check, etc.
· Must have access to a reliable motor vehicle on a regular basis.
· Must be willing to submit to a drug and alcohol screening.
· Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
· Must be willing to execute Schuman’s Cleaning Service Employment Agreement which requires, among other things, post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation and confidentially disclosure.

This is a hybrid position, with the possibility of becoming fully remote following the successful completion of the introductory period. Candidates must live within an hour radius of the central office.

 

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Night shift

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