Landscape Estimator

Steadfastalliance; San Antonio (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Steadfastalliance in Florida seeks a Landscape Estimator to produce timely, accurate cost information for landscape projects by evaluating sites, plans, and specifications. You will collaborate with the Sales Team, Project Managers, Vendors, and Subcontractors to develop detailed proposals for the sales and operations team.

Responsibilities include plan take-offs, budgeting, bid calendar management, and delivering detailed proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in the Landscape Industry or a related Construction Field preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years estimating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Reviewing sites and gathering information for proposals.
• Completing plan take-offs for proposals.
• Developing estimates and proposals for landscape projects.
• Managing bid calendar and deadlines for proposals.
• Communicating with vendors, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Working with Sales and Project Managers on budgets and value engineering.
• Providing risk assessment and feedback to operations.

Skills

Plan interpretation

Communication skills

Time management

Strong math skills

Typing speed

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Landscape or related field

2–3 years estimating experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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 team isan integral part of the success of the operations and profitability oflandscape construction projects.

• 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.
• 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.