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Construction Estimator

D.J.'s Lawn Service, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI, United States


We make it a point and a priority to promote within. We believe in rewarding superior performance and honoring our loyal team members who show commitment, perseverance and tenacity.

Location:

Grand Rapids, MI

Job Id: 2674

# of Openings: 1

A Landscape Construction Estimator is responsible for partnering with General Contractors and DJ’s Operations teams to qualify, estimate, sell and manage landscape and irrigation installations related to construction projects. An understanding of construction documents, alongside field experience, mathematics proficiency and a willingness to learn would make for the ideal candidate.

Competitive pay: $55,000-$65,000 annual salary, based on experience

Compensation Incentives

401(k) plan, with company match

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Performance reviews

Company events

Awards and recognition from peers and leaders

Ongoing training and development

Requirements

Assists in sourcing and qualifying construction project opportunities for multiple DJ’s Landscape branches

Maintains tracking spreadsheets and record

Evaluates actuals vs. estimated margins to ensure accuracy and to learn how to increase efficiency and profits

Reviews and understands construction packages and project manuals, determining the total scope of work within our bid package and isolating related pages

Utilizes takeoff software to determine accurate measurements on the isolated plans

Thoroughly reads and understands specification packages to ensure use of proper materials and procedures within the bid proposal

Reviews bid forms to understand how the bid proposal must be formatted

Estimates costs of material, equipment, and production based upon takeoff information

Contacts vendors and subcontractors for up-to-date pricing information

Compiles an accurate bid with attention to detail and careful analysis of the project

Ensures verbiage within the bid proposal accurately describes the scope of work and that any necessary disclaimers and/or exceptions are called out clearly

Collaborates with estimating team manager to review and adjust bid documents prior to submission and ensures bid and accompanying documents are submitted on time

Participates in team meetings focused on bid management, sales, contract coordination and project handoff to operations

Assists in completion of submittals, close-outs and contract documents

Highly Recommended Skills but Not Required

Previous experience managing and completing construction bids

Experience with building contractor and vendor professional relationships

CAD experience or similar software

DJ's Landscape Management

is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, new Team Members are required to pass a pre-employment drug test and participate in random drug tests during their active employment.

DJ's Landscape Management

is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

People ARE our culture. Without our magnificent team members, DJ’s Landscape Management would not be here at all. We train, educate, promote and ensure our team members have all the tools necessary to succeed in life. From Day 1, we have nothing but the utmost respect for the people that choose to join us. After all, they chose the best team there is …

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