Senior Estimator - Landscape Construction Bids Lead

Ruppert Companies LLC; Saint Augustine (FL); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits with dental andVision

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented company culture

Descripción de la vacante

Ruppert Landscape is seeking a Senior Estimator in Florida to lead the estimating process from bid inception through proposal submission. You will review plans, define scopes of work, and coordinate bid activities with internal teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities include developing cost estimates, soliciting pricing, supporting pre-construction budgeting, and contributing to value engineering for successful project execution and client satisfaction.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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 subcontractors 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.

Conocimientos

Estimating experience

Plan reading

Relationship building

Communication skills

Time management

Estimating software

Plant knowledge

Herramientas

Word

Excel

Outlook

Estimating software

Descripción del empleo

Ruppert Landscape is seeking a Senior Estimator in Florida to lead the estimating process from bid inception through proposal submission. You will review plans, define scopes of work, and coordinate bid activities with internal teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities include developing cost estimates, soliciting pricing, supporting pre-construction budgeting, and contributing to value engineering for successful project execution and client satisfaction.