Landscape Estimating Manager

Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping Inc. seeks an Estimating Manager to oversee the estimating process for landscape maintenance, enhancements, and irrigation projects, leading a small team and guiding enhancement/irrigation estimates while aligning bids with profitability and growth goals.

The role collaborates with the sales team to streamline bids, maintain bid schedules, and ensure accuracy of take-offs, with on-site work in San Antonio and standard M-F schedule.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of landscape estimating experience.
• Proficiency with Aspire software.
• Ability to work onsite M-F.

Responsibilities

• Oversee estimating and bid management for landscape projects.
• Lead bid process from RFP to senior leadership presentation.
• Maintain bid schedule and compile take-off data.
• Ensure estimates align with gross margin and net profits.
• Develop and refine estimates for maintenance, enhancements, and irrigation projects.
• Provide guidance on irrigation repairs and landscape construction estimates.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard estimators; conduct monthly performance reviews.
• Improve estimating processes for efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with sales to streamline bids and drive profitability.

Skills

Team leadership

Estimating experience

Tools

Aspire software

Job description

Brief Description

Estimating Manager

Estimating Manager will oversee the estimating process for all landscape maintenance, enhancement, and irrigation projects. In addition to managing a small, close-knit team, this role requires experience and expertise in providing guidance on enhancement and irrigation estimates, including irrigation repairs and landscape construction. The Lead Estimator will work collaboratively with the sales team to streamline bids and ensure project profitability while aligning with company growth objectives.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and Bid Management
• Lead the bid process from the initial Request for Proposal (RFP) to final presentation to senior leadership.
• Update and maintain bid schedule on a timely basis.
• Gather, calculate, and compile all take-off data to create bid proposal estimates.
• Review estimates for completeness and accuracy from start to finish and close out of the projects in a timely manner.
• Develop, review, and refine estimates for landscape maintenance, enhancements, and irrigation projects, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company goals on Gross Margin and Net Profits.
• Utilize and improve estimating software and tools to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide expert advice and support on enhancement and irrigation estimates to branch and account managers, including troubleshooting irrigation repairs and landscape construction estimates
• Process Improvement and Strategic Oversight:
• Analyze and refine estimating processes to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Implement best practices in landscape maintenance and irrigation estimating, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
• Participate in project and bid reviews with senior leadership to ensure alignment with company profitability and growth strategies.
• Develop and maintain resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
• Stay current on industry standards, contracts, and terms.
• Team Leadership
• Support the overall goal and objectives of the company.
• Provide insights and advice on cost-effective solutions, irrigation system improvements, and landscape construction best practices.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard talented estimators to ensure a high-performing team aligned with company values.
• Evaluate team performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Conduct individual one on one at least monthly with each estimator.
• Make recommendations and decisions regarding promotions, demotions, or role adjustments based on performance and business needs.
• Address underperformance promptly and effectively, including initiating disciplinary actions or terminations when necessary, in alignment with company policies.
• Develop and implement individual growth plans for each estimator, monitoring progress throughout the process.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, crouch, bend, and lift.

Travel

Any travel will be within business hours.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)

Schedule

Monday to Friday standard but may vary dependent on project completion

Work Location

Based in San Antonio

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• 4+ years of landscape estimating experience
• Proficiency with Aspire software
• Ability to work onsite M-F