Landscape Estimator

Mariani Landscape•Amarillo, TX

About The Position

We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless. JOB SUMMARY: The Landscape Estimator is responsible for accurate and timely generation of estimates created by the team, or on assigned projects to the estimator, and delivered to our clients. The Landscape Estimator is responsible for staying abreast of, and being currently informed about, product, supply and sub-contractor prices, as well as the company’s operating production capabilities, to ensure accurate estimates are produced. The Landscape Estimator will also be responsible for preparing and presenting bids and sales presentations to bid-build projects/clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related construction program
3-5 years’ minimum experience in landscape or construction estimating
Proficiency in industry specific bidding software
Detail oriented, thorough, and precise in planning and executing job responsibilities
Ability to accurately read and interpret landscape project plan sets and details of varying levels of complexity
Excellent communication skills including written, oral, and listening skills
Understanding of local best construction practices
Valid Texas Driver’s License and Clean MVR

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with high-end residential landscape construction is a plus
Experience in construction, project management, or purchasing is a plus

Responsibilities

Estimation: Oversees teams estimating process and standards
Trains team on standards of estimating landscape plan sets, materials, labor, margins
Prepares estimates for Bid Build landscape projects
Reviews design sales team estimates regularly prior to presenting to a client
Ensures quality plan sets and estimates being delivered to the operations team
Able to perform all aspects of the bidding process including material takeoffs, soliciting subcontractor quotes, material quotes, finalizing specialty material orders, and proposal generation
Ensures thoroughness and accuracy of all estimates
Work in tandem with the landscape architects/designers, and construction manager to accurately price out all aspects of construction
Maintain communication with Design and Construction departments to ensure proposals are submitted on time and with accurate budgets
Understands and can calculate installation of labor and material costs for: demolition, grading, hardscape, retaining walls, outdoor living, drainage, irrigation, soil amendments, planting, fencing, lighting, etc.
Sales & Client Service: Has excellent customer service skills and able to meet with a client on a prospective project and discuss landscape projects
Meets with clients, creates and presents estimate proposals for landscape “Bid Build” projects
Able to sell a proposal to a “Bid Build” prospective client, with or without assistance of a senior manager
Estimation Template/Software Management: Manages and updates the estimation template for landscape proposals
Assists in updating costs annually and as needed in proposal templates
Works with vendors to obtain maintain and update pricing/costs