KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Review and interpret plans and specifications to prepare bids
- Solicit subcontractor quotes as needed for various bids
- Assist in Preparation of Critical Path Job Schedules for all projects assigned and coordinate with project managers
- Determine costs for labor, equipment and materials
- Input material and labor data into the estimating template
- Attend Staff meeting and pre-bid meetings as necessary
- Prepare with Senior Estimator, weekly estimating schedule
- Review bids with Senior Estimator and Production/project managers
- Perform site inspections/ Quality Control Reports on a scheduled basis
- Assist in Pre-construction meetings with construction project managers and designers
- Assist Senior estimator with preparing final bid summaries for submittal to clients
- Prepare and sell change orders
- Follow up on bids after submission as directed
- Update Sales tracker report weekly
- Assist with assembling submittals for projects
- Assemble As-Built drawings or operating manuals for submittal to owners
- Review project performance and recommend correction
- Network and develop referrals for helping to bring in more work and increase sales
- Assist with snow removal operations as needed
- Meet with design/build clients to assess needs, prepare plans, estimate and sell. Work with project manager through the construction process.
- Support Maintenance Account Managers with Enhancement Design/Build projects
Note: It is anticipated that 65% of the work effort for this position will be in Commercial Estimating, 25% Design/Build and 10% Quality Control
SALARY: $45,000-$55,000 based on experience
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Capable of performing complex calculations to identify the time, costs and profit margins of proposed landscape
- Capable of understanding and communicating technical and complex information to and from non-technical individuals
- Able to effectively use computer technology in estimating and communication of ideas
Job Requirements:
- Minimum: Associates degree in applicable field of study with 3-5 years field experience (Advanced degree may reduce field experience requirements).
- Proficiency in using computer software as needed to perform essential functions. CAD a plus.
- Ability to communicate professionally in writing and verbally, must be a positive team member
- Organized, excellent follow through skills and detail oriented