Estimator

Ruppert Landscape Co; Lilburn (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits with dental andVision

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented culture

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape Co is looking for an Estimator to support our commercial landscape construction and management teams in Lilburn, GA. You will review plans, perform takeoffs, and prepare proposals ahead of bid deadlines.

You will collaborate with subcontractors and customers, define scopes of work, source quotes, and price using estimating software and MS Office. Entry-level to experienced candidates are welcome, with a family-oriented culture and solid benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with Estimating Software desired.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and multi-tasking abilities.

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 scope of work and best production methods.
• Define scopes of work for trades and distribute subcontract bid packages.
• Solicit quotes and review subcontractor quotes for each job.
• Enter bid information into estimating software and MS Office suite.
• Propose profit margins based on pricing guidelines.
• Participate in pre-job and post-job meetings.

Skills

Plan reading

Subcontractor relations

Estimating software

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Business math

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 Laytonsville, MD. 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.