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Aspenational lists this Senior Estimator opportunity in lilburn, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Ruppert Landscape
Ruppert Landscape provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ruppert Landscape complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Position Title
Senior Estimator
Location
Lilburn, GA, United States
Job Category
Business Development
State
Georgia
City
Lilburn
Description
Senior Estimator
Ruppert Landscape is a commercial landscape construction and management company, a family-owned and employee-owned business, headquartered in Montgomery County, MD, with operations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Delaware, and Tennessee. Our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take excellent care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community.
Responsibilities
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 subcontractor's 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
Qualifications
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
Extensive understanding of business math, accounting, and financial reporting
What we provide
Competitive salary
Medical benefits with dental and vision
Flexible Spending Account
401(k) plan
Flexible work/life balance
Family-oriented company culture
Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-verify Employer.
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Worksite address
lilburn, GA, 30247, US
Who can apply
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