Estimator - Landscape Installation & Pre-Construction

Ruppert Companies LLC; Gainesville (VA); In loco; USD 55.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive pay

PTO & Holidays

Health insurance

401(k) match

EAP

People-first culture

Descrizione del lavoro

Ruppert Landscape seeks an Estimator to lead the estimating process from inception through proposal submission. You will review plans and specifications, define project scopes, and prepare detailed cost estimates to deliver competitive bids on time.

You will coordinate subcontractor and supplier pricing, assist pre-construction budgeting, and collaborate with Project Managers to review bid strategy and margins, contributing to successful project execution and customer satisfaction.

Competenze

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specs.
• Develops relationships with subcontractors and customers.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Maintains a professional image and positive attitude.
• Manages multiple priorities with accuracy and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with estimating software preferred.
• Understanding of budgeting and reporting for estimating costs.
• Minimum one year experience preferred; entry-level considered

Mansioni

• Review plans and specs to define project scopes and bid packages.
• Manage estimating workflow to deliver complete proposals on time.
• Perform quantity take-offs and input data into estimating software.
• Set profit margins aligned with pricing guidelines and project needs.
• Evaluate subcontractors for each project with Project Managers.
• Solicit quotes for hard materials and site furnishings.
• Submit plant lists to Purchaser for sourcing and pricing.
• Assist customers with technical info and pricing during pre-construction.
• Review bids with Branch and Region Managers for approval.
• Participate in pre-job and post-job meetings

Conoscenze

Plan/spec reading

Subcontractor relations

Communication skills

Professional image

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Budgeting basics

Strumenti

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Ruppert Landscape seeks an Estimator to lead the estimating process from inception through proposal submission. You will review plans and specifications, define project scopes, and prepare detailed cost estimates to deliver competitive bids on time.

You will coordinate subcontractor and supplier pricing, assist pre-construction budgeting, and collaborate with Project Managers to review bid strategy and margins, contributing to successful project execution and customer satisfaction.