Estimator

Ruppert Landscape Construction; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Flexible Spending Account

401(k)

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented culture

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape is seeking an Estimator to manage the estimating workflow and provide complete proposals before bid deadlines. You will assist customers with technical information and pricing during pre-construction, review plans to define scope, and prepare subcontracts and bid packages.

The role requires strong reading of plans, relationships with subcontractors and customers, and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Ability to build relationships with subcontractors and customers.
• Experience with Estimating Software desired.
• Strong oral and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced work environment.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Basic understanding of business math and reporting.
• 1 Year minimum experience preferred, but not necessary for entry-level candidates.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimating workflow to provide complete proposals before bid deadlines
• Assist customers with technical information and pricing during pre-construction
• Review plans and specifications to determine our scope of work and the most effective production methods
• Define scopes of work for various trades and distribute subcontract bid packages
• Recommend and review preferred subcontractors on each job to Project Managers
• Solicit written quotes for hard materials and site furnishings
• Submit plant lists to Purchaser to be sourced and priced
• Complete plan take-off and enter bid information into the company’s preferred software program
• Assign or propose profit margins based on current pricing guidelines
• Review bids with Branch and Division Managers based on approval limits
• Participate in pre-job and post-job meetings

Skills

Plan reading

Subcontractor relations

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Business math basics

Tools

Estimating Software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Estimator

General Description

Ruppert Landscape is a commercial landscape construction and management company, a family-owned and employee-owned business, headquartered in Montgomery County, MD, with operations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Delaware, and Tennessee. Our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take excellent care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community.

Responsibilities:

• Manage estimating workflow to provide complete proposals before bid deadlines
• Assist customers with technical information and pricing during pre-construction
• Review plans and specifications to determine our scope of work and the most effective production methods
• Define scopes of work for various trades and distribute subcontract bid packages
• Recommend and review preferred subcontractors on each job to Project Managers
• Solicit written quotes for hard materials and site furnishings
• Submit plant lists to Purchaser to be sourced and priced
• Complete plan take-off and enter bid information into the company’s preferred software program
• Assign or propose profit margins based on current pricing guidelines
• Review bids with Branch and Division Managers based on approval limits
• Participate in pre-job and post-job meetings

Qualifications:

• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications
• Ability to build relationships with subcontractors and customers
• Experience with Estimating Software desired
• Strong oral and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced work environment
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Basic understanding of business math and reporting
• 1 Year minimum experience preferred, but not necessary for entry-level candidates

What we provide:

• Competitive salary
• Medical benefits with dental and vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible work/life balance
• Family-oriented company culture

Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.