Senior Estimator

Pierre Landscape; Baldwin Park (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Estimator with extensive experience in commercial landscape construction. This role focuses on providing accurate material take-offs, coordinating project bids, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and subcontractors. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating attention to detail and a collaborative spirit. Join a stable and supportive team that values professional growth and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401k plans. If you are goal-driven and ready to make an impact in a friendly and productive workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)

401k Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial landscape construction estimating or project management required.
• Proficient in MS Office and understanding of construction budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Provide material take-offs and coordinate drawings for accurate bids.
• Prepare detailed estimates and maintain relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Commercial Landscape Construction

Estimating

Project Management

Detail Orientation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

On Screen Take-Off

Job description

The Senior Estimator will have a minimum of 5 years in commercial landscape construction. The ideal individual will demonstrate continuous improvement and a competitive approach with a positive attitude. Must have a sense of urgency and be able to be detailed while working in a fast-paced environment. This position requires the ability to stay focused for long periods of time. Technically competent and skilled. Must be dependable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide material take offs on drawings and plans.
• Coordinate drawings and scope of work to ensure proper bid coverage.
• Prepare detailed breakdowns of estimates.
• Prepare and submit RFI’s for projects.
• Understand contractual terms and conditions.
• Organize all material and sub-contractor quotations to ensure quotes meet contract documents and align with buying the project out.
• Analyze drawings and specifications.
• Prepare cost analysis recapping material, labor, equipment, subcontractor incurred in the installation of items.
• Analyze and strategize bids, competitors, margin, and bid closure.
• Complete budgeting input in accounting software.
• Maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Ensure all documentation is clearly organized in estimating folder for turnover to production.
• Site visits to record information about access and job logistics to ensure accurate bid.
• Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data and construction procedures and methods.
• Review special proposal requirements with Project Management.
• Assemble scope letter with qualifications and exclusions of each specific project.
• Work on multiple projects: perform multi-tasking and planning for future.
• Prepare value engineering options.
• Ensure that all bid forms are completed and properly executed.
• Review and analyze plans and specs to determine project requirements.
• Establish partnerships with owners, contractors, architects, to gain their cooperation when dealing with any items to be resolved during the bid process.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years in commercial landscape construction estimating or project management.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, or Civil Engineering preferred.

Proficient with computer software programs including MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook). On Screen Take-Off a plus.

Understanding of Construction Budgeting, Job Costing.

Highly detailed, organized, process-oriented, goal-driven, and focused on results, meet deadlines.

Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.

Strong oral/written communication skills, ethics, and integrity.

This position will ensure that all proposals for the varied types of jobs are completed accurately, on time, and according to company guidelines. Providing opportunities for growth is what makes Pierre a great place to continue or build your career. Our company culture is based around a professional, friendly, productive and successful workplace that empowers employees to excel in what they do best.

In office position.

Hours: 7:00 am to 4:00 pm - Monday through Friday.

We offer a stable, collaborative team environment and culture.

Our full-time employee benefits offered are: Medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability insurances, vacation, sick and holiday paid time off. 401k.

Compensation dependent on education and experience.