- Eliot, ME, USA
- Salary
- Full Time
The landscape Estimator position is responsible for overseeing landscape construction projects. They ensure that construction sales objectives, estimates, proposals, and projects are completed in a timely and professional manner while adhering to the appropriate budget.
Requirements:
- Works closely with Construction Managers, Account Managers, and Sales Team.
- Review job plans complete take-offs, and create proposals for projects.
- Has the ability to work on job sizes range from $5,000 to $3,000,000.
- Can read and understand blueprints and can properly identify grades. Must be able to red-flag problem areas during the bid process and identify difficult areas with the Project Manager.
- Prepare and review real-time job costing with the project manager to determine if corrections need to be made during the job.
- Prepare or facilitate the creation of "as-built" drawings or submittals.
- Manage and produce change orders with assistance from the Project Manager.
- Understand AIA Contract Documents and Pay Requisition Process.
- Work with Sub-Contractors to obtain accurate pricing.
- Manage cost book to ensure estimates are reflecting accurate materials costs.
- Always communicate effectively with colleagues.
- Based on the plan set and geography, identify what permits might be needed as part of the project.
Additional Duties:
- Participate in snow removal as needed
- Operate all equipment productively and safely
- Additional duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5 years experience in estimating or a similar role in the landscape industry.
- Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and grades.
- Ability to use and learn different types of operating software.
- Experience in Microsoft Office Suite of Products.
- Familiarity/ basic knowledge with many different landscape components to include Soils, Plants, Hardscape Elements, Grades, Irrigation and Landscape Lighting.
- Bilingual: Spanish not required, but encouraged to apply.
Wage & Benefits:
- Highly competitive compensation for qualified applicants.
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K with Company Match
- Paid Vacations and Holidays
- Earned Paid Leave and Paid Time Off
- Year-Round Employment (FT)
- Bonus Potential
