Landscape Construction Estimator

JOB TITLE: Construction Estimator

LOCATION: AZ

Company Overview 

SunWorks Landscape Partners is a leading privately owned commercial landscape maintenance company. At SunWorks, we are building a national family of brands by partnering with leading local businesses with great cultures, attracting the best technical and managerial talent, and creating unmatched growth opportunities for our people. SunWorks currently has partner companies in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, and Texas. Our companies provide recurring landscape maintenance services to corporate campuses, universities, office parks, retail centers, light industrial properties, and homeowners associations.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Landscape Construction Estimator to join our team. The Landscape Construction Estimator will play a crucial role in assessing project requirements, analyzing costs, and providing accurate estimates for landscape construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of construction processes, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Review project plans, specifications, and relevant documents to understand the scope and requirements of landscape construction projects.
• Conduct on-site evaluations to assess site conditions, logistics, and potential challenges.
• Analyze costs associated with labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor services.
• Utilize historical data, industry benchmarks, and market trends to inform accurate cost estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from construction drawings to determine the quantities of materials and labor required for each project component.
• Solicit and evaluate quotes from vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms to secure the best value for materials and services.
• Develop comprehensive project budgets based on the cost analysis and quantity takeoff.
• Collaborate with project managers and other stakeholders to align budgets with project goals.
• Establish cost-tracking systems to monitor expenses throughout the construction process.
• Generate regular reports on project cost performance and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed and competitive bids for landscape construction projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising project quality.
• Provide value engineering suggestions to optimize project budgets.
• Identify potential risks and uncertainties that may impact project costs.
• Ensure compliance with company and industry documentation standards.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Construction Estimator, preferably in the landscaping or construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, materials, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in cost estimation software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• Detail-oriented and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Salary and Compensation:

• This position offers a competitive base salary along with a performance-based bonus structure.
• Company provided phone
• Tools necessary to the performance of your duties provided
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• PTO/Vacation in accordance with time-off policy