Landscape Estimator
Job Description: Landscape Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate estimates to suit a variety of site conditions and client preferences. Evaluate data to estimate the costs of materials, subcontractors, and labor needed to produce a quality project for our clients and profit for our company. Duties will include gathering quotes from vendors and subcontractors, preparing quotes for clients, and monitoring market trends, forecasting and facilitating project planning.
Requirements:
● Previous experience in Commercial Landscape and Residential Estimating.
● Understand plant material, soil types, irrigation systems, pest control, and landscape construction methods
● Must be able to use computers proficiently
● Read blueprints for landscape and irrigation projects
● Valid Driver's License required
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
● Accurately prepare estimates utilizing QuickBooks software
● Understand specifications and plan details as related to scope of work
● Submit Bid proposals promptly and accurately
● Follow up on bid status and transmittal information
● Communication with clients, subcontractors, project designers, and general contractors
● Strong understanding of safety protocols
● Work with clients, estimators, and crew to follow a job from conception to completion
● Meeting with clients to discuss landscaping plans, create change orders, and conduct final walkthroughs with customers
● Assist in training crew members in proper installation methods. Oversee work to ensure it aligns with project goals
● Prepare drawings or graphic representations of proposed projects and discuss them with clients and suppliers
● Use computer programs to manage and propose estimates with job tracking
● Serve as the main point of contact and trusted adviser to clients on project installation issues
● Strict Record keeping and logging
● Identify inconsistencies, inefficiencies, deficiencies and other issues - offer and discuss solutions in a timely manner General Requirements:
● Promote a cooperative effort, team spirit, and good morale among team members ● Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed
● Maintain a strong understanding of company background and philosophy
● Generally, maintain standard office hours (7 AM to 3 PM, Monday-Friday) in addition to a flexible schedule according to business demands
● Check in weekly with forecast of projects and the week ahead, note issues that need attention
● Check email and digital calendars daily
● Check and respond to emails regularly and in a timely manner
● Familiarity with Handbook required
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Strong teamwork skills
● Good organizational and time management skills
● Attention to detail and accuracy
● Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
● Stress tolerance
● Sense of urgency
● Customer service skills
● Safeguard assets from theft and misuse, including billable hours
● Comply with business ethics, applicable laws and regulation
● Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information