ASSISTANT PROJECT ESTIMATOR | CONSTRUCTION DIVISION

Purpose and Description

Job Description – Estimator, Construction Division

The Estimators purpose within the Construction Division of Gibson Landscape is to pursue and win commercial construction work through direct cost estimation of first class landscape, hardscape & concrete construction projects.  The Estimator is instrumental to winning opportunities by selling the client on their knowledge, technical prowess and exceptional communication skills.  Landscape Construction is a mature and competitive industry driven by value and price making the Estimator the tip of the spear for sales.  A high level of execution is expected where repeat business is earned and relationships grow for A players at Gibson.  Overseeing, performing and forecasting estimating volume; takeoffs; deadlines; maintaining material costs, labor costs and hours; task sequencing, duration and schedule creation; subcontractor qualification and bid management; pre-construction buyout; project turnovers.  Maintaining communications with employees, management, customers and project architects and owners (stakeholders) while managing expectations to a high standard is mandatory.  This exceptional individual or “A player” takes ownership of the growth trajectory of the Construction Division.

Responsibilities/Activities

1. Read and understand blueprints and specifications to accurately prepare estimates in accordance with requests for quotation reviewing all plans and specs submitted for contract bids.
2. Primary contact with suppliers, sub-contractors, estimators, designers, engineers and architects to obtain the necessary information to prepare a comprehensive and accurate bid response.
3. Prepares estimates in accordance with the guidelines provided by the contractor.
4. Review designs for alternative materials to improve quality or reduce cost of the final design.
5. Knowledge of landscape terminology, plant materials and applicable construction materials.
6. Ability to calculate and compile take off data for use in bid proposal estimates
7. Demonstrate a strong attention to detail.
8. Demonstrate flexibility to perform and complete duties wherever volume deems it necessary.
9. Confidentiality of Company, customer, supplier and employee information is maintained.

Minimum Qualifications & Educational Requirements

1. Bachelors or Associates Degree in any field preferred – 3-5 years Field experience, Estimating and/or Purchasing Manager with a construction company may be a substitution for Education.
2. Must have strong people skills, organizational and planning capabilities.
3. Strong analytical and observation skills, which demonstrate the ability to set a course or direction.
4. Strong Geometry understanding required.
5. Proficient with computer software programs including On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, B2W, Sage Timberline, Word, Excel, Outlook.