Landscape Construction Estimator- Senior

Heritage-Landscapes; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Sick leave

401(k)

Profit sharing

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Heritage Landscapes in the Bay Area seeks an experienced Senior Landscape Construction Estimator to deliver accurate estimates for residential install projects. You will lead takeoffs, prepare bids, and collaborate with a fast-paced team to win profitable contracts. You must read blueprints, manage digital takeoffs, and ensure pricing is competitive.

Aspire software experience and strong organization, communication, and time management are essential. A California driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience as an estimator for a residential landscape firm.
• Experience with Aspire or similar estimating software.
• Experience with take-off software and digital/electronic takeoffs.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Positive, productive and motivated attitude.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team but also independently.
• Ability to represent the Company in a courteous and professional manner.
• Proficient in oral, written and digital communications.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and prepare bids for landscape installation work.
• Flexible with respect to assigned tasks due to changing schedules, deadlines and priorities.
• Valid California driver’s license and an insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform site visits and takeoffs and build estimates for new potential projects as assigned swiftly and accurately.
• Ensure that vendor pricing is competitive and accurate.
• Evaluate, develop and utilize company production rates.
• Ensure that bids and markups are competitively priced while meeting or exceeding company profitability goals.
• Maintain and update estimating software databases on a regular basis.
• Prepare project proposals and formal contracts for review and submittal.
• Utilize Aspire software for estimating opportunities.
• Review job cost and profit reports with the Department and make adjustments to the estimating process as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aspire software

Take-off software

Blueprint reading

Project estimation

Team collaboration

Communication skills

CA driver’s license

Tools

Aspire software

Take-off software

Job description

For over 35 years, Heritage Landscapes has partnered with clients, landscape architects, and general contractors to create and care for custom outdoor living spaces. Serving the Bay area including Marin, Sonoma, Napa and San Francisco counties, we are dedicated to client relations and environmental stewardship.

We have a unique opportunity for an experienced, driven Landscape Construction Estimator- Senior that is comfortable in a fast paced, growing company. Our Landscape Construction Estimator- Senior will be responsible for ensuring an accurate and timely estimating process for the purpose of winning competitive and profitable landscape installation/construction projects. They streamline and update the estimating software including the items catalog, kit building, pricing, templates and proposal / contract layouts. We offer an annual salary of $125,000, as well as a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, sick leave, 401(k), profit sharing and an unlimited paid time off plan.

Requirements for our Landscape Construction Estimator- Senior:

• Prior experience as an Estimator for a residential Landscape Construction firm.
• Experience with Aspire or a similar software.
• Experience with take-off software and doing digital/electronic takeoffs.
• Possess willingness to learn new skills.
• Positive, productive and motivated attitude.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team but also independently.
• Ability to represent the Company in a courteous and professional manner.
• Proficient in oral, written and digital communications.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to plan, lead and complete daily work tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications to do take-offs and prepare bids for landscape installation work.
• Flexibility with respect to assigned tasks due to changing schedules, deadlines and priorities.
• Valid California driver’s license and an insurable driving record.

Key responsibilities for our Landscape Construction Estimator- Senior include:

• Perform site visits and takeoffs and build estimates for new potential projects as assigned swiftly and accurately.
• Ensure that vendor pricing is competitive and accurate.
• Evaluate, develop and utilize company production rates.
• Ensure that bids and markups are competitively priced while meeting or exceeding company profitability goals.
• Maintain and update estimating software databases on a regular basis.
• Prepare project proposals and formal contracts for review and submittal.
• Utilize Aspire software for estimating opportunities.
• Review job cost and profit reports with the Department and make adjustments to the estimating process as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.