Estimator - Landscaping

Estimator – Landscaping

The Estimator position provides the estimation of Projects and collaborating with the Design Team to develop budgets and cost of new and current Projects.

• Review projects with designers to develop scope of work for both internal crews and sub- contractors.
• Develop preliminary budgets, opinions of probable cost thru the design process.
• Prepare construction contracts using Proposal Manager in Asset program.
• Use and prepare on-screen takeoff software to assist in establishing budgets and contracts.
• Establish and development of on-going relationships with vendors and sub-contractors in order to obtain quick and accurate pricing.
• Prepare change orders for projects under construction. Manage bid log and project change order logs.
• Monitor and update data base of contract items (Catalog Manager in Asset program)
• Participate in pre-construction meetings with designer and production project managers.
• Participate in post-construction review to monitor sub-contractor costs and labor performance and identify areas of improvement work under the Garden Managers to oversee the production of a multiple task environment
• Coordinate, implement, and supervise all phases of Estimation for project completion.
• Ability to read architectural plans, blueprints and technical drawings.
• Develop & maintain good working relations with other departments to ensure accuracy and efficiency throughout the entire project.
• Lead by example, encourage teamwork, and promote the Bonick philosophy.
• Review drawings with Project Management team and highlight areas of concerns or detailed attention areas for the project.

Experience:

• Must have 2 years of Estimating experience
• Experience with means & methods of landscape construction, planting, irrigation, drainage pools, outdoor kitchens, structures, etc.
• Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge of landscape design process, creating base maps, conceptual designs.
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Asset Software Experience a plus
• QuickMeasure On-Screen Takeoffs
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills
• Must be able to read and interpret landscape plans and specifications
• Must be able to travel to project job sites.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and nonverbal.

Contact: 972.243.9673 or employment@bonick.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights

Experience:

• Landscape estimating: 2 years (Required)
• Project planning: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000