Construction Estimator (Landscape Experience Preferred)
Bay Scenery is a tech-oriented landscape construction company. We serve some of the most affluent zip codes in the country and work for tech-savvy clients.
We are looking for a landscape construction estimator to join our team and help us grow even faster.
Responsibilities:
- Manage estimating workflow to provide complete proposals before bid deadlines
- Assist customers with technical information and pricing and during pre-construction
- Review plans and specifications to determine our scope of work and the most effective production methods
- Define scopes of work for various trades and distribute subcontract bid packages
- Recommend and review preferred subcontractors on each job to Project Managers
- Solicit written quotes for hard materials and site furnishings
- Submit plant lists to Purchaser to be sourced and priced
- Complete plan take-off and enter bid information into company’s preferred software program
- Assign or propose profit margins based on current pricing guidelines
- Review bids with Branch and Division Managers based on approval limits
- Participate in pre-job and post-job meetings
Qualifications:Ideal Candidate will possess:
- Extensive understanding of construction site work estimating methods
- Ability to read and understand plans and specifications
- Ability to build relationships with subcontractors and customers
- Strong oral and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task in the fast-paced work environment
- Experience with Estimating Software desired
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Background in Construction Management or Landscape Management
- Basic understanding of business math and reporting
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