Construction Estimator

DJ's Landscape Management; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Compensation incentives

Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Performance reviews

Company events

Ongoing training and development

Career advancement

Job summary

DJ's Landscape in Comstock Park, MI is seeking a Construction Estimator to partner with contractors and internal teams on landscape and irrigation installations for construction projects. The role requires interpretation of construction documents, math proficiency, and a drive to learn and improve bidding accuracy.

The ideal candidate will use takeoff software, read specifications, and prepare detailed bids while coordinating with vendors and the estimating team.

Qualifications

• Assists in sourcing and qualifying construction project opportunities for multiple DJ’s Landscape branches.
• Maintains tracking spreadsheets and records.
• Evaluates margins to improve efficiency and profits.
• Reads construction packages and bid packages to determine total scope.
• Uses takeoff software to measure plan quantities.
• Reviews bid forms to ensure proper bid formatting.
• Estimates costs of material, equipment, and production.
• Contacts vendors/subcontractors for up-to-date pricing information.
• Compiles accurate bid documents with attention to detail.
• Collaborates with estimating team manager to review bid documents.
• Participates in bid management and project handoff discussions.
• Assists in submittals, close-outs and contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project bids and estimates.
• Collaborate with general contractors and operations teams.
• Analyze cost components and margins to maximize profitability.

Skills

Takeoff software

Bid management

Budgeting

Reading construction plans

Team collaboration

Tools

CAD software

Takeoff software

Job description

Careers

Grow with DJ's

Join Our Team!

We make it a point and a priority to promote within. We believe in rewarding superior performance and honoring our loyal team members who show commitment, perseverance and tenacity.

Current Career Opportunities

Position:Construction Estimator Location: Comstock Park, MI
Job Id:3426 # of Openings:1 Construction Estimator A Landscape Construction Estimator is responsible for partnering with General Contractors and DJ’s Operations teams to qualify, estimate, sell and manage landscape and irrigation installations related to construction projects. An understanding of construction documents, alongside field experience, mathematics proficiency and a willingness to learn would make for the ideal candidate.Team Member Benefits

• Competitive pay: $55,000-$65,000 annual salary, based on experience
• Compensation Incentives
• Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits
• 401(k) plan, with company match
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Performance reviews
• Company events
• Awards and recognition from peers and leaders
• Ongoing training and development
• Career advancement

Requirements

• Assists in sourcing and qualifying construction project opportunities for multiple DJ’s Landscape branches
• Maintains tracking spreadsheets and record
• Evaluates actuals vs. estimated margins to ensure accuracy and to learn how to increase efficiency and profits
• Reviews and understands construction packages and project manuals, determining the total scope of work within our bid package and isolating related pages
• Utilizes takeoff software to determine accurate measurements on the isolated plans
• Thoroughly reads and understands specification packages to ensure use of proper materials and procedures within the bid proposal
• Reviews bid forms to understand how the bid proposal must be formatted
• Estimates costs of material, equipment, and production based upon takeoff information
• Contacts vendors and subcontractors for up-to-date pricing information
• Compiles an accurate bid with attention to detail and careful analysis of the project
• Ensures verbiage within the bid proposal accurately describes the scope of work and that any necessary DISCLAIMERS and/or exceptions are called out clearly
• Collaborates with estimating team manager to review and adjust bid documents prior to submission and ensures bid and accompanying documents are submitted on time
• Participates in team meetings focused on bid management, sales, contract coordination and project handoff to operations
• Assists in completion of submittals, close-outs and contract documents
• Other duties as assigned.

Highly Recommended Skills but Not Required

• Previous experience managing and completing construction bids
• Experience with building contractor and vendor professional relationships
• CAD experience or similar software

DJ's Landscape Management is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, new Team Members are required to pass a pre-employment drug test and participate in random drug tests during their active employment.DJ's Landscape Management is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.This employer participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Team Culture

People ARE our culture. Without our magnificent team members, DJ’s Landscape Management would not be here at all. We train, educate, promote and ensure our team members have all the tools necessary to succeed in life. From Day 1, we have nothing but the utmost respect for the people that choose to join us. After all, they chose the best team there is …