Landscape Estimator

Steadfast Alliance; San Antonio (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Steadfast Alliance in Florida is seeking a Landscape Estimator to produce timely, accurate cost information for landscape projects by evaluating construction sites, plans, and specifications. You will develop detailed proposals for the sales and operations teams and work closely with the Sales Team, Project Managers, Vendors and Subcontractors.

This role requires reading plans, budget development, and familiarity with AutoCAD and Adobe products, along with strong math, detail orientation, and

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting plans and specs.
• Experience developing proposals and estimates.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Adobe tools.
• Strong math, time management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret plans and specs for estimates.
• Gather data from sites and proposals for bids.
• Develop estimates and proposals in an integrated system.
• Manage bid calendar and deadlines with team.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and staff.

Skills

Read plans

Plan take-offs

Time management

Interpersonal comms

Detail oriented

Math skills

Typing skills

Education

Bachelor's or Associate in Landscape/Construction

2-3 years estimating experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

The Landscape Estimator is responsible forproducing timely, accurate and detailed cost information of landscape projectsby evaluating construction sites, plans, and specifications. They work closelywith the Sales Team, Project Managers, Vendors and Subcontractors. They compilerequired information, pricing, and labor estimates to develop detailedproposals for the sales and operations team. This valued member of the teamisan integral part of the success of the operations and profitability oflandscape construction projects.

Landscape Estimator Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting plans and specifications,
• Reviewing sites and gathering information and data for proposals,
• Completing plan take-offs to gather information and data forproposals,
• Developing estimates and proposals for landscape constructionprojects within an integrated software management system,
• Managing bid calendar and meeting deadlines delivering accurate anddetailed proposals,
• Communicating with vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders,
• Working with Sales and Project Managers developing budgets,proposals, revisions, and value engineering options,
• Providing risk assessment and feedback to the operations team asrequired.

Landscape Estimator Required Skills

• Have experiential knowledge of the landscape or green industry.
• Have the ability to read and navigate plans and specifications.
• Have knowledge of multiple software platforms including AutoCAD andAdobe
• Be self-motivated and possess excellent time-management skills.
• Possess Good interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Be detailed oriented.
• Have a working knowledge Microsoft Word and Excel
• Possess strong math skills including basic arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
• Possess strong typing skills.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor's or associate degree in the Landscape Industry or arelated Construction Field is preferred.
• A minimum of two to three years of estimating experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Compensation package