Landscape Construction Project Estimator Designer
About The Position
At Gothic Landscape, we are about delivering extraordinary customer service, building authentic relationships not only with our clients, but with our teams. With ingenuity, vision and dedication, we transform landscapes that become the places people play, work and live. As the largest family-owned and operated landscaping company in the nation, we never forget why we do what we do and who makes it all possible. Together, we create something unique that keeps on growing year after year. As a Project Estimator Designer in our Construction department within the Maintenance Division, you will prepare cost estimates for landscape renovation and installation projects. This will include reviewing and analyzing the scope of work and project requirements for each job to ensure that all requirements can be met. This position will be based in Palo Alto and must be able to travel locally within the Bay Area (San Jose, Peninsula, San Francisco, East Bay). A company paid take home vehicle will be provided to travel to project sites.
Requirements
- An AA or BA college degree and/or have a minimum of 2-3 years landscape construction experience is highly preferred
- Proficient in MS Office suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), and Adobe Photoshop
- Creative and practical abilities to assemble plant palettes, design basic irrigation retrofits, provide professional advisement to clients and colleagues
- Strong work ethic, solid time management skills & possess effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment & able to meet moving/changing deadlines
Responsibilities
- Meet on site and/or virtually with clients and colleagues to understand project expectations.
- Assess needs and site conditions and provide professional advice to determine final scope of work. Includes advising on plants, basic horticulture needs, common landscape materials, drainage, and basic irrigation design.
- Develop presentations (basic plans, renderings, and/or proposals) to communicate scope of work
- Gather, calculate and compile site data and/or take-off data to prepare project estimates, to include material quantities, production rates, site specific logistics, and understanding of crews abilities,
- Utilize standard estimating software to include MS office Excel to prepare routine estimates as well as detailed cost estimates for projects under the supervision of the Project & Construction Managers
- Research, evaluate, create and maintain current & accurate pricing information & quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
Benefits
- Healthcare benefit program & 401K match program
- 9 paid holidays per year with paid vacation & sick leave
- Company paid vehicle, cell phone, laptop
- Fun and fast-paced working environment with a great work-life balance
- Paid training/certification and career advancement
- Gothics company culture fosters growth, inspires longevity and rewards mutual loyalty
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
