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Aspenational

Senior Estimator

Aspenational, Lilburn, Georgia, United States, 30247

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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

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 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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