Construction Estimator

Clintar Commercial Outdoor Services; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor services provider in Winnipeg is hiring a Construction Estimator to manage client relationships and bid on landscape projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in civil and landscape construction, with a focus on B2B sales and customer service. This role involves preparing bids, collaborating with teams, and ensuring project feasibility while meeting sales targets.

Benefits

Company car

Health insurance

Competitive salary

Bonus based on performance

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on background and estimation in Civil and Landscape Construction required.
• Experience in a Franchise or Multi-Unit Operations model is desired.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with potential clients to understand their needs and offer tailored solutions.
• Prepare accurate commercial landscape and civil bids.
• Collaborate with our construction teams to manage projects.

Skills

Landscape and Civil Expertise

B2B sales experience

Relationship-building

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Company car

Company parties

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Benefits/Perks

The franchise location you are applying to will be able to provide more details on benefits.

• Benefits for this role may vary by location but could include the following:
• Competitive compensation package
• Paid holiday time
• Paid annual vacation policy
• Life insurance
• AD&D policy, Long-term disability
• Dental and vision care
• Extended healthcare (drug coverage, hospital care, professional services, and medical emergency assistance)

Company Overview

Clintar was founded in 1973 to provide top-quality corporate landscape and snow and ice management services. Today, Clintar is the largest company of its kind in Canada and ranked 27th overall in North America providing Commercial Outdoor Services. As a leader in the landscape management industry, Clintar rewards high-performing employees with growth and development opportunities.

Job Summary

Clintar is hiring a Construction Estimator. As the Estimator, you will be responsible for selling Landscaping Construction work. The primary goal for this position is to meet the outdoor needs of clients while ensuring the company achieves its revenue targets. Given the cyclical nature of the landscape and snow industry, the ideal candidate will understand the season shifts and adjust their sales strategies accordingly. Building strong relationships will also ensure steady business throughout the year, especially during off-peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Engage with potential clients to understand their needs and offer tailored solutions.
• Estimates & Bids: Prepare accurate commercial landscape and civil bids, detailing scope, labor, and materials.
• Project Support: Collaborate with our construction teams to manage and execute landscape and civil projects.
• Visit client sites to assess the work required, ensuring the proposed services align with the client’s vision and budget.
• Maintain industry knowledge about various landscaping and construction techniques, plants, seasonal care, snow removal equipment, and safety protocols.
• Achieve or exceed sales goals.
• Prepare detailed proposals that outline the scope of work, costs, timelines, and other relevant details.
• Discuss terms and conditions with clients, addressing any concerns or modifications before finalizing contracts.
• Work closely with execution teams to ensure services sold align with operational capabilities and schedules.
• Cultivate relationships to encourage repeat business, especially given the seasonal nature of the industry.
• Gather feedback post-service to ensure customer satisfaction and to inform potential improvements.
• Stay updated on industry trends, local plant suitability, weather patterns, and competitor offerings to better position the company’s services.
• Utilize CRM (Customer relationship management) software to organize and advance sales activities.

Qualifications

• Landscape and Civil Expertise: Strong hands-on background and estimation in Civil and Landscape Construction required
• Experience selling B2B commercial facilities services
• Experience in a Franchise or Multi-Unit Operations model is desired
• Strong relationship-building and communication capabilities.
• Capacity to assess site conditions, client needs, and project feasibility.
• Ability to ensure favorable terms for both client and company.
• Negotiation skills
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Self-motivated and self-directing
• Customer services skills to listen to the concerns of a customer and be able to address their needs
• Outstanding diplomatic skills with effective verbal, written, analytical, and organizational skills.

Equal Opportunity

Clintar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. At Clintar, we’re committed to building a workforce that is more representative of the customers we serve and creating a culture where everyone feels like they belong.

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