Landscape Construction Estimator

Duties/Responsibilities

• Managing bid calendar and delivering accurate and detailed proposals
• Reading and interpreting plans and specifications
• Reviewing sites and gathering information and data for proposals
• Completing plan take-offs to gather information and data for proposals
• Developing estimates and proposals for landscape construction projects within an integrated software management system
• Communicating with vendors, subcontractors and other stakeholders
• Working with Business Developers and Project Managers developing budgets, proposals, revisions and value engineering options
• Providing risk assessment and cost analysis to the operations team as required

Required Skills/Abilities

• Have experiential knowledge of the landscape or green industry
• Have the ability to read and navigate plans and specifications
• Have knowledge of multiple software platforms including AutoCad and Adobe
• Be self-motivated and possess excellent time-management skills
• Possess good interpersonal and written communication skills
• Be detailed oriented
• Possess strong math skills including basic arithmetic, algebra and geometry
• Possess strong typing skills

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in the Landscape Industry or a related Construction Field is preferred.
• A minimum of two to three years of estimating experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body
• Be able to reach overhead
• Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods of time
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks
• Be able to lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday