Landscape Estimator

Blackjack Horticulture Careers; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Blackjack Horticulture Careers is seeking a Landscape Estimator in Birmingham, AL. This role involves meeting clients and providing estimates for landscape projects, ensuring accurate bids to enhance business growth. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and relevant experience in landscape construction.

Benefits include 401(k) matching, health and dental insurance, and paid time off. Interested individuals should have a solid work ethic and a willingness to develop their skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscape construction is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and pass drug test and criminal background check.
• Embraces relevant technology and seeks to improve skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with new and existing clients.
• Gather measurements and information on properties.
• Estimate materials, labor, and equipment for projects.
• Work with existing bid templates and computer programs.
• Perform take-offs and measurements on computer.
• Ensure smooth handoff between estimating and operations.
• Follow up on submitted designs and bids.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong communication skills

Willingness to learn

Strong character

Solid work ethic

Education

College degree in Horticulture

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Birmingham, AL 35210
• Job Type: Full-time

The overall responsibility for the landscape estimator position is to be a friendly and professional first impression to potential clients for Blackjack Horticulture. This process will involve meeting with clients, performing take-offs, sourcing materials, and overall bidding/estimating functions related to the pricing and selling of work for new and existing clients.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Meet with new and existing clients
• Gather necessary measurements and information on properties and project sites
• Estimate materials, labor, equipment, and other functions necessary to perform work
• Work with existing bid templates and computer programs
• Perform take-offs and measurements on computer
• Work with co-workers in managing projects, ensuring a smooth handoff between estimating and operations
• Routinely follow up on submitted designs and bids

Key Metrics for Evaluation

• Close rate/win rate
• Timely proposal submissions
• Accurate estimates
• Timely follow up on submitted designs and proposals

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, strong character, and solid work ethic
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• College degree in Horticulture is preferred, but not required
• Experience in landscape construction required
• Valid driver’s license, pass drug test and criminal background check
• Embraces relevant technology and actively improves his/her skills
• References