Estimator

Ruppert Landscape Co; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits with dental andVision

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented company culture

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape Co. is seeking an Estimator to manage estimating workflows, review plans, and coordinate bids for landscape construction and management projects. You will assist clients with technical information and pricing during pre-construction, defining scopes for trades and distributing subcontract bid packages.

The role involves reviewing bids with managers, attaining quotes, and entering data into our software. Strong communication and organization are essential.

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.

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

Relationship building

Communication

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

MS Office

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Descripción

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.