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Landscape Construction Senior Estimator
Jensen Landscape Services
Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. At Monarch Landscape Companies, your achievements determine your rewards, your abilities define your success, and your professionalism leads to autonomy!
JOB SUMMARY:
The Project Estimator is responsible for the estimating of landscape construction. The Project Estimator is responsible for calculating the material costs of the job and creating estimates on the labor, material and equipment required to build the job. Project Estimator will work closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Superintendents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, mathematics, construction, architecture, engineering, horticulture or other related, or 4 years related field or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements.
Experience
- Minimum 8 years of experience in commercial construction estimating
- Proficient in estimating software platforms, including On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Office softwares
- Experience working with estimating software platforms, including On-Screen Takeoff, B2W, Bluebeam
- Proven track record of bid to contract conversions
License or Certification
- As required by state and federal law
- Valid driver license issued by the state where employed
- Professional Certification in Construction Estimating a plus
Specialized Skills
- Professional demeanor with staff and clients
- Ability to foster a positive and collaborative team environment
- Ability to prioritize workload in high volume market
- Ability to work on multiple projects at simultaneously within tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to mentor and train Project Estimator, Estimator, and Training Estimators
- Excellent at prioritize workload in high volume market
- Ability to work on multiple complex projects
- Ability to hold her/himself and team members accountable for obligated deliverables
- Ability to understand how wages are calculated
- Ability to understand Union agreements and classifications
- Ability to understand Federal and Prevailing Wages
- Must be detail oriented and highly organized
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Manage estimating schedule in conjunction with Chief Estimator
- Assist in manage department workflow and systems
- Manage and estimate larger and complex projects
- Assist with hiring and recruiting of Estimators
- Assist Chief Estimator with Bid Calendar preparation and meetings
- Assist Chief Estimator in scheduling lunch and learn vendors for continuous improvement
- Assist Chief Estimator in meaningful field outings and continuous improvement
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills; develop morale and recognize employee achievements; foster opportunities for professional development of employees
- Extensive knowledge of company policies and procedures. Provide recommendation for policy changes.
- Lead local safety initiative and training.
- Assist with the management of workflow and systems
- Train and mentor Estimator and Estimator Trainees
- Bid Private and Public Works projects
- Check client planroom for updated documents
- Collaborate with Sr. Estimator
- Understand wage determinations for target markets
- Bid complex and large-scale projects including podium and rooftop work
- Sign and adhere to Non-Disclosure Agreements on confidential projects
- Understand and incorporate client issued documents into bid process (ITB, SOW, Bid Form, Schedule, Specifications, etc.)
- Build qualified vendor and subcontractor network to ensure competitive pricing
- Descope subcontractor proposals and understand associated risk
- Build cost estimates in bid and budget environments
- Understand appropriate markups per job type and scope of work
- Attend pre-bid and post scope review meetings with clients
- Package projects, including all scopes of work, for management review
- Provide risk assessment and suggestions to alleviate risk exposure in projects
- Review and contribute to value added pricing opportunities
- Complete proposals and bid packages per predefined strategy
- Accountable for complete project estimate
- Accountable for successful operational turnover
- Build trust-based professional relationships rooted in our Core Values
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
- Constantly required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand and walk
- Must be able to see at close vision, distant vision, in color, peripherally, have depth perception and have the ability to adjust focus
- Frequent use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
- Frequently required to reach, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, climb and balance
- Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and seldom lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
Work Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
- Frequently required to use computer-based systems
- Frequently required to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Frequently sits for long periods of time in office environment
- Occasionally works with mechanical objects and outside in all weather conditions
- Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
- Occasionally exposed to loud noise levels
Total Rewards
At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Monarch also provides eligible employees with an array of additional benefits, including:
- The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&d; and a number of supplemental insurances
- Company Provided Life/AD&D
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Time Off Policy
- 7 Paid Holidays
- 3 Days Paid Bereavement
- 5 Days Paid Jury Duty
- Employee Equity Program
- On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with Daily Pay
- Take Home Vehicle
- Referral Bonuses Programs
- Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
- Education Assistance
- Best-in-Class Learning Management System
- Career Advancement Opportunities
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.
Pay range: $90,000 - $120,000
Jensen Landscape Services is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer.
Jensen Landscape Services is an On Demand Daily Pay employer.
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