Estimator

Ruppert Landscape Construction•Gainesville, VA

166d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Ruppert Landscape is a commercial landscape construction and management company headquartered in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is family-owned and employee-owned, with operations in multiple states. Its mission is to provide opportunities for its people, take excellent care of customers, and be good stewards of the environment and community. The Estimator manages the estimating workflow and prepares complete proposals by bid deadlines. The role supports customers with technical information and pricing during pre-construction, reviews project plans and specifications, coordinates subcontractor and supplier pricing, completes plan take-offs, and enters bid information into the company’s preferred software. The Estimator also works with project, branch, and division managers through bid review and project meetings. Compensation varies based on qualifications and is listed at $55,000–$65,000 per year. Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
Ability to build relationships with subcontractors and customers.
Strong oral and communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Basic understanding of business math and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Experience with estimating software is desired.
One year of experience is preferred, but is not necessary for entry-level candidates.

Responsibilities

Manage estimating workflow to provide complete proposals before bid deadlines.
Assist customers with technical information and pricing during pre-construction.
Review plans and specifications to determine the scope of work and effective production methods.
Define scopes of work for various trades and distribute subcontract bid packages.
Recommend and review preferred subcontractors for each job with Project Managers.
Solicit written quotes for hard materials and site furnishings.
Submit plant lists to the Purchaser for sourcing and pricing.
Complete plan take-offs and enter bid information into the company’s preferred software program.
Assign or propose profit margins based on current pricing guidelines.
Review bids with Branch and Division Managers based on approval limits.
Participate in pre-job and post-job meetings.