Landscape Estimator

Mariani Landscape•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Liliput is hiring a Landscape Estimator. The 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 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 Estimator will also be responsible for preparing and presenting bids and sales presentations to bid-build projects/clients.

Requirements

Detail oriented, thorough, and precise in planning and executing job responsibilities
Experience with Excel and Aspire. More Aspire experience is better.
Ability to accurately read and interpret landscape project plan sets and details of varying levels of complexity
Ability to creatively and professionally problem solve individually and collectively
Ability to organize and achieve multiple deadlines at one time and handle frequent interruptions
Willingness to accept constructive feedback and apply necessary corrections in a timely manner
Dependable and reliable
Excellent communication skills including written, oral, and listening skills
Understanding of local best construction practices
Valid California Driver’s License and Clean MVR
3-5 years’ minimum experience in landscape or construction estimating

Nice To Haves

Bilingual, English and Spanish
Bachelor’s degree in related construction program
Proficiency in industry specific bidding software
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Proficiency in Aspire
Previous experience with high-end residential landscape construction is a plus
Experience in construction, project management, or purchasing is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist with estimating process and standards
Bid from landscape plan sets
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.
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
Manages and updates the estimation template for landscape proposals (Excel and Aspire)
Assists in updating costs annually and as needed in proposal templates (Aspire)
Work with Procurement team to ensure continuity with pricing/costs