Landscape Design & Sustainability Project Manager

Gothic Landscape•Palo Alto, CA

23h•$90,000 - $120,000

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. HIGHLIGHTS of what our Landscape Construction Estimator Designer will do, but not limited to : 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

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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