Landscape Estimator

Rine Landscape Group • Columbus, Ohio, United States • $60k - $70k / year • 1m ago

Position Title: Estimator

Position Overview

The estimator is an experienced, forward-thinking professional who owns the estimating process and is responsible for producing timely and accurate estimates for the installation, maintenance, and snow divisions. The position requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, logical cause and effect thinking, ability to create and follow processes, prioritizing and working within deadlines, and a high degree of accountability.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and specifications and prepare estimates accordingly.

• Prepare proposal, drawings and supporting documentation for sales associate.

• Prepares job file contents including – work order, drawings, details, specifications, site photos/maps, PO’s, permits/approvals, subcontractors, equipment and other resources, update estimate status as needed.

• Sets up jobs in Aspire for proper tracking and billing.

• Participates in transition meeting to transition sold jobs to production.

• Communicates with sales and production to ensure efficient completion of all jobs.

• Communicates with finance to ensure proper estimate/invoicing of all jobs. Proper recording and costing of change orders, T&M items, allowances.

• Prepares and processes change orders.

• Reviews job cost and production reports to ensure production rates and material calculations are accurate; investigates and adjusts as needed.

• Maintains estimating system and related components.

• Develops and documents estimating SOPs to ensure accurate and timely estimating

• Supports the company’s mission, goals, and strategies.

• Assists with other duties for the good of team members and the company.

Experience and Qualifications

• Two- or four-year degree in landscape, horticulture, construction, or related field, plus two years’ experience as an estimator in the landscape, horticulture, construction, or related industry.

• Two years field/production experience in landscape, horticulture, or construction.

• Working knowledge of construction practices used in landscape design/build/maintenance.

• Reading/interpreting construction documentation including plan sets, detail drawings, specifications, grading/elevations, measuring and takeoffs.

• Candidate must be proficient in the use of computers and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products including Word and Excel.

• Working knowledge of Aspire software is preferred.

• Candidate must have excellent organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• Strong oral and written communication

• High degree of organization

• Close attention to detail

• Ability to multitask.

Rine Landscape Group Core Values

1. Accountability: Do what you say you will do, when and how you say you will do it. Communicate early and often with clarity and detail. NO surprises! Do what is right even when no one is looking. Always operate with safety in mind.

2. Quality: Be respectful, courteous, and professional. Strive for excellence. Always be better tomorrow than we were today. Focus on the details. Details matter!

3. Teamwork: All for One, One for All! When someone needs help, offer support. We win, lose and learn as a team. Always take the time to teach and learn.

4. Swing the Hammer: Focus your effort to hit the nail on the head. Plan the work, then work the plan. Do whatever it takes to get the job done right. Always use the right tool for the task.

Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands outlined are examples of the type of demands the employee will encounter on the job site. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; crouch; stoop or kneel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job are dictated by the Ohio

Valid Driver’s License required.

Job Site Conditions

The job site conditions described below are examples of those conditions an employee encounters while performing the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather (heat or cold), and moving mechanical equipment. In addition, job sites are located on both residential and commercial property. The employee may also occasionally be exposed to the homeowner’s pets.