Full job description:
P & T Lawn and Tractor Service, Inc. has been in business since 1990. We primarily do large commercial, residential, and government entities. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Irrigation/Landscaping Estimator to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in driving the success of our projects through accurate estimations, take-offs, and efficient project management.
The Construction Estimator is responsible for producing timely, accurate and detailed cost information of landscape projects by evaluating construction sites, plans and specifications. They compile required information, pricing and labor estimates to develop detailed proposals. Upon award, estimator becomes assistant project manager.
Responsibilities for the Construction Estimator (Landscape):
Actively seek and analyze commercial construction projects for bidding
Perform detailed quantity take-offs and assemble bid items
Analyze plans, specifications, and other bidding documents
Manage bid communication, including change orders, revisions, and value engineering request
Collaborate closely with clients, vendors, management and sales teams
Create comprehensive landscape designs, ensuring alignment with client specifications and industry standard
Review sites and gathering information and data for proposals
Manage bid calendar and meeting deadlines delivering accurate and detailed proposals
Required Skills for the Construction Estimator (Landscape):
Have experiential knowledge of landscape construction process, materials, and equipment with the ability to read plans and specifications
Have knowledge of multiple software platforms including Adobe, Blue Beam, Microsoft Word, and Excel
Be self motivated and possess excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong problem-solving mindset
Good interpersonal and written communication skills
Be detailed oriented
Strong math skills including basic arithmetic, algebra and geometry
Strong typing skills
Ability to conduct thorough site analyses and calculate related quantities for soil, plants, mulch, and labor
Valid driver's license and the ability to be insured on the company policy
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:
5 years estimating in landscape construction.
Must be familiar with plant types in South Florida
Successful track record estimating and negotiating large, complex projects.
Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques and estimating software.
Ability to successfully coordinate and supervise group work effort.
Superior technical, analytical, organizational and communication skills.
Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid or project.
Provide complete conceptual and final estimating input on complex projects.
Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc., to determine scope of work and required contents of project estimate.
Prepare estimates with plant, sod, mulching, etc.' quantities.
Ensure that estimates are complete, well-organized and ready for review before the given deadline.
Coordinate with the field operations team on successful bids to provide a thorough transition to the project team.
P & T Lawn Offers:
Dental and Vision Insurance.
Wage is commensurate with experience.
