Construction Estimator

Description

• Cultivate relationships to encourage repeat business, especially given the seasonal nature of the industry.
• Utilize CRM (Customer relationship management) software to organize and advance sales activities.
• Prepare detailed proposals that outline the scope of work, costs, timelines, and other relevant details.
• Work closely with execution teams to ensure services sold align with operational capabilities and schedules.
• Estimates & Bids: Prepare accurate commercial landscape and civil bids, detailing scope, labor, and materials.
• Gather feedback post-service to ensure customer satisfaction and to inform potential improvements.
• Maintain industry knowledge about various landscaping and Construction techniques, plants, seasonal care, snow removal equipment, and safety protocols.
• Stay updated on industry trends, local plant suitability, weather patterns, and competitor offerings to better position the company’s services.
• Engage with potential clients to understand their needs and offer tailored solutions.
• Discuss terms and conditions with clients, addressing any concerns or modifications before finalizing contracts.
• Visit client sites to assess the work required, ensuring the proposed services align with the client’s vision and budget.
• Project Support: Collaborate with our construction teams to manage and execute landscape and civil projects

Requirements

• Capacity to assess site conditions, client needs, and project feasibility.
• Strong relationship-building and communication capabilities.
• Customer services skills to listen to the concerns of a customer and be able to address their needs
• Self-motivated and self-directing
• Negotiation skills
• Outstanding diplomatic skills with effective verbal, written, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Experience in a Franchise or Multi-Unit Operations model is desired
• Landscape and Civil Expertise: Strong hands on background and estimation in Civil and Landscape Construction required
• Ability to ensure favorable terms for both client and company.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Reading blue print and CAD drawings.

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Bonus based on performance
• Extended healthcare (drug coverage, hospital care, professional services, and medical emergency assistance)
• Dental and vision care
• Health insurance
• AD&D policy, Long-term disability
• Competitive compensation package
• Paid annual vacation policy
• Company car
• Competitive salary
• Paid holiday time

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance