Senior Estimator

Aspenational; Lilburn (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented company culture

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape is a commercial landscape construction and management company seeking a Senior Estimator in Lilburn, GA. You will manage estimating workflows, lead the estimating team, and partner with operations to deliver complete bids ahead of deadlines.

The position requires 3-5 years of estimating experience, solid knowledge of landscape installation methods, and the ability to read plans and specifications. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Extensive understanding of landscape installation or construction methods.
• Minimum 3-5 years of estimating experience.
• Basic knowledge of plant material and best horticultural practices.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Ability to build strong relationships with subcontractors and customers.
• Ability to project a professional image and a positive attitude in all situations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Estimating Software Program.
• Extensive understanding of business math, accounting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimating workflow to provide complete proposals before bid deadlines.
• Manage estimating team and prioritizing bid deadlines.
• Develop a partnership with the internal Operations Team.
• Foster and maintain relationships with Landscape Architects, Vendors, Sub-contractors, and Clientele.
• Assist customers with technical information and pricing during pre-construction.
• Review plans and specifications to determine our scope of work and the most effective production methods.
• Define scopes of work for various trades and distribute subcontract bid packages.
• Review each subcontractor's scope of work and negotiate final bid prices.
• Recommend preferred subcontractors on each job to internal team members.
• Solicit written quotes for hard materials and site furnishings.
• Submit plant lists to Purchaser to be sourced and priced.
• Continually update estimating software database and factors.
• Complete plan take-off and enter bid information into estimating software.
• Calculate total direct cost estimates for each bid.
• Assign or propose profit margins based on current pricing guidelines.
• Prepare a Bid Summary for each estimate.
• Develop value engineering alternatives.
• Estimate change orders.

Job description

Ruppert Landscape

Ruppert Landscape provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ruppert Landscape complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Position Title

Senior Estimator

Location

Lilburn, GA, United States

Job Category

Business Development

State

Georgia

City

Lilburn

Description

Senior Estimator

Ruppert Landscape is a commercial landscape construction and management company, a family-owned and employee-owned business, headquartered in Montgomery County, MD, with operations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Delaware, and Tennessee. Our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take excellent care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimating workflow to provide complete proposals before bid deadlines
• Manage estimating team and prioritizing bid deadlines
• Develop a partnership with the internal Operations Team
• Foster and maintain relationships with Landscape Architects, Vendors, Sub-contractors, and Clientele
• Assist customers with technical information and pricing during pre-construction
• Review plans and specifications to determine our scope of work and the most effective production methods
• Define scopes of work for various trades and distribute subcontract bid packages
• Review each subcontractor's scope of work and negotiate final bid prices
• Recommend preferred subcontractors on each job to internal team members
• Solicit written quotes for hard materials and site furnishings
• Submit plant lists to Purchaser to be sourced and priced
• Continually update estimating software database and factors
• Complete plan take-off and enter bid information into estimating software
• Calculate total direct cost estimates for each bid
• Assign or propose profit margins based on current pricing guidelines
• Prepare a Bid Summary for each estimate
• Develop value engineering alternatives
• Estimate change orders

Qualifications

• Extensive understanding of landscape installation or construction methods
• Minimum 3-5 years of Estimating experience
• Basic knowledge of plant material and best horticultural practices
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications
• Ability to build strong relationships with subcontractors and customers
• Ability to project a professional image and a positive attitude in all situations
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Estimating Software Program
• Extensive understanding of business math, accounting, and financial reporting

What we provide

• Competitive salary
• Medical benefits with dental and vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible work/life balance
• Family-oriented company culture

Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-verify Employer.

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