Estimator & New Business Development

Fossilprojectservices; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

RRSP/TFSA

Extended health benefits

Dental and vision

Team events

Job summary

Fossil Landscape Construction in Vancouver is seeking an experienced estimating professional to lead our estimating efforts and drive new business development.

You will review drawings, perform takeoffs, prepare proposals for residential landscapes, and nurture relationships with builders, architects, and designers to secure projects. The role blends field insight with commercial savvy and offers a rewarding path.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in landscape construction estimating or preconstruction.
• Minimum 3 years of field experience in landscape construction.
• Proven sales track record and relationship management.
• Strong knowledge of landscaping practices, materials and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret landscape plans, drawings, and specs.
• Proficient with estimating and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Analyze landscape plans and project documents to determine scope.
• Attend design meetings and site visits for information gathering.
• Perform quantity take-offs from plans.
• Develop accurate cost estimates for labour, materials and equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors and team members.
• Prepare timely and accurate proposals in collaboration with PM team.
• Pursue new projects and expand industry relationships.

Skills

Landscape estimating

Sales / business development

Reading plans & specs

Takeoffs / cost estimation

Vendor/subcontractor coordination

Communication & organization

Estimating software

Project management software

Tools

Estimating software

Project management software

Job description

About Us:

Join the award-winning team at Fossil Landscape Construction, where we care for some of Vancouver’s most beautiful and complex outdoor spaces. For more than twenty years,we’vebeen building andmaintaininghigh-end residential landscapes across Vancouver, West Vancouver, Whistler, and Bowen Island. Our team of professionals is dedicated to craftsmanship, collaboration, and delivering the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction.

About the role:

Fossil Landscape Construction is seeking a highly motivated and experienced construction professional to lead our estimating and drive in new business development.

This role is responsible for reviewing drawings, assessing project requirements, performing takeoffs, estimating various construction tasks and preparing proposals for residential landscaping projects.

This individual will also contribute to sales and business development efforts of the company. This includes proactively seeking new project opportunities in the marketplace and expanding industry relationships. An emphasis given to candidates who have proven sales experience and existing relationships with custom home builders, as well as architects and landscape designers.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze landscape plans, drawings, specifications and other project documents to accurately determine overall project scope and requirements.


• Attend design meetings and site visits to gather additional project information.


• Complete quantity take-offs from plans.


• Develop accurate and detailed cost estimates of labour materials, equipment and other expenses.


• Communicate with vendors, subcontractors and team members to obtain necessary information to complete estimates.


• Coordinate with the project management team to ensure that proposals are prepared in a timely and accurate manner.


• Proactively identify and pursue potential new projects contacting key stakeholders and developing a plan to secure work.


• Leverage existing relationships and develop new contacts to build lasting partnerships with sources of business.

What you bring:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in landscape construction estimating, preconstruction or project management.


• Minimum of 3 years of field experience in landscape construction.


• Proven track record in sales, including relationship management.


• Strong knowledge of landscaping and construction practices, materials, and equipment.


• Ability to read and interpret landscape plans, drawings, and construction specifications.


• Proficient in computer software applications including estimating and project management software.


• Excellent communication and organizational skills.


• Keen attention to detail and operates with a sense of urgency and accountability.

Compensation & Benefits

• Fantastic career opportunity -Play a key role in a highly respected, successful and growing company.


• Competitive compensation that reflects the responsibilities of the role.


• Annual bonus eligibility


• Company-matched group savings programs (RRSP, TFSA, and savings)


• Comprehensive extended health benefits – dental, vision, prescriptions, life & disability insurance


• At least four company-sponsored social events each year, including our annual Yaletown Christmas party