Landscape Construction Estimator- Senior at Heritage Landscapes
About The Position
Heritage Landscapes is seeking an experienced and driven Landscape Construction Estimator- Senior to join their fast-paced, growing company. For over 35 years, Heritage Landscapes has partnered with clients, landscape architects, and general contractors to create and care for custom outdoor living spaces in the Bay area. The Landscape Construction Estimator- Senior will be responsible for ensuring an accurate and timely estimating process for the purpose of winning competitive and profitable landscape installation/construction projects. This role involves streamlining and updating the estimating software, including the items catalog, kit building, pricing, templates, and proposal/contract layouts.
Requirements
- Prior experience as an Estimator for a residential Landscape Construction firm.
- Experience with Aspire or a similar software.
- Experience with take-off software and doing digital/electronic takeoffs.
- Possess willingness to learn new skills.
- Positive, productive and motivated attitude.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team but also independently.
- Ability to represent the Company in a courteous and professional manner.
- Proficient in oral, written and digital communications.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to plan, lead and complete daily work tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
- Ability to read blueprints and specifications to do take-offs and prepare bids for landscape installation work.
- Flexibility with respect to assigned tasks due to changing schedules, deadlines and priorities.
- Valid California driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
Responsibilities
- Perform site visits and takeoffs and build estimates for new potential projects as assigned swiftly and accurately.
- Ensure that vendor pricing is competitive and accurate.
- Evaluate, develop and utilize company production rates.
- Ensure that bids and markups are competitively priced while meeting or exceeding company profitability goals.
- Maintain and update estimating software databases on a regular basis.
- Prepare project proposals and formal contracts for review and submittal.
- Utilize Aspire software for estimating opportunities.
- Review job cost and profit reports with the Department and make adjustments to the estimating process as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- sick leave
- 401(k)
- profit sharing
- unlimited paid time off plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
