Senior Estimator
Ruppert Landscape · St Augustine, FL · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Manage estimating workflow to provide complete proposals before bid deadlines
- Manage estimating team and prioritize bid deadlines
- Foster and maintain relationships with Landscape Architects, Vendors, Sub-contractors, and Clientele
- Aid customers with technical information and pricing 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
- Review each subcontractor’s scope of work and negotiate final bid prices
- Recommend preferred subcontractors on each job to internal team members
- Solicit written quotes for hard materials and site furnishings
- Submit plant lists to Purchaser to be sourced and priced
- Continually update estimating software database and factors
- Complete plan take-off and enter bid information into estimating software
- Calculate total direct cost estimates for each bid
- Assign or propose profit margins based on current pricing guidelines
- Prepare a Bid Summary for each estimate
- Estimate change orders
Qualifications
- Extensive understanding of landscape installation or construction methods
- Minimum 3-5 years of Estimating experience
- Basic knowledge of plant material and best horticultural practices
- Ability to read and understand plans and specifications
- Ability to build strong relationships with subcontractors and customers
- Ability to project a professional image and a positive attitude in all situations
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Estimating Software Program
- Extensive understanding of business math, accounting, and financial reporting
What We Provide
- Competitive salary
- Medical benefits with dental and vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) plan
- Flexible work/life balance
- Family-oriented company culture
Pay
Competitive salary
Schedule
Flexible work/life balance
Benefits
- Medical benefits with dental and vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) plan
Skills
- Understanding of landscape installation or construction methods
- Knowledge of plant material and best horticultural practices
- Ability to read and understand plans and specifications
- Ability to build strong relationships with subcontractors and customers
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Estimating Software Program
- Business math, accounting, and financial reporting
Benefits
- Medical benefits with dental and vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) plan
Schedule
Flexible work/life balance
Pay
Competitive salary
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Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-verify Employer.