Estimator - LandscapeConstruction
Estimator - LandscapeConstruction
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$ 80000 - 100000
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Job Description
Company Overview:
Marders has been a trusted name in the Hamptons landscaping industry for over 48 years. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering exceptional landscaping services from design and installation to maintenance and horticultural care. We take pride in our attention to detail creativity and commitment to customer satisfaction. We are seeking a skilled and detailoriented Landscape Construction Estimator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in landscape construction project management and cost estimation. You will be responsible for analyzing project specifications preparing detailed cost estimates and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
Position Summary:
The Landscape Construction Estimator will create estimates for landscape projects and analyze scope specifications and other documentation presented to prepare cost and revenue proposals (considering all cost labor materials and services involved) for proposed projects. Ensures that all work is completed profitably according to the contract and clients satisfaction while maintaining Marders standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Identifying labor material and time requirements by communicating with the Account Manager
And analyzing related documents. This includes communication with subcontractors to identify
costs.
Computing costs by analyzing labor material and time requirements.
Timely completion of job packages while following Marders procedures
Tagging material in the yard identifying buyins and coordinating with the Purchasing department
when needed.
Secure and assist with scheduling all items for the job once the contract has been signed i.e.
labor machines plant material subcontractors and utility mark outs.
Daily monitoring and updating contract as the project progresses to ensure that all additions and
changes are being accurately recorded to ensure job profitability including but not limited to
buyins T&M and inventoried materials.
Constant communication with Account Manager to ensure that all pertinent information is being
communicated to the client.
Client Services:
Assist the Account Manager upon request when needed to meet with prospective clients.
Ability to communicate manage time and assess priorities is key for success in this position. This includes communication with the Landscape Account Managers Drafter Foremen and other departments/ team members.
Operational:
Communicating scheduling and assessing priorities is key for success in this position. This includes communication with the Landscape Manager Account Managers Project Manager Team Lead Foreman and Crews as well as other departments/ team members
Work with others to coordinate equipment and material deliveries and ensure efficient use of shared resources.
Research new technologies & ideas to increase efficiencies in the estimating department
Total knowledge of the companys labor material and machinery rates.
Mastery of landscape construction process knowledge to achieve higher quality results.
Financial:
Developing accurate proposals for new and existing clients maintaining or exceeding acceptable gross margins that support the companys financial goals this includes but is not limited to labor subs equipment and materials.
Ability to follow company procedures for daily monitoring and updating project status relating to
gross profit objectives and timelines.
Source new subcontractors who can increase profitability margin while keeping in line with
Create new ways to achieve company revenue and Gross Profit targets.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture Construction Management Civil Engineering or a related field.
Exceptional Project Management Organizational and ProblemSolving skills
Understand plant material soil types irrigation systems and landscape construction methods
Ability to read and understand plans/ landscape design drawings
Excellent People and Management skills Experience in Salesforce and ERP systems Positive attitude and team player
Proven experience in landscape construction estimation or a similar role.
Strong knowledge of landscape design principles construction methods and materials.
Excellent analytical and mathematical skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification in estimating (e.g. AACE ASPE).
Familiarity with local building codes and regulations.
Experience in project management and scheduling.
Benefits:
Salary from $80000$100000 commensurate with experience
Health dental vision PTO 12 paid company holidays and 401(k) Savings plan with company matching.
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Submit your resume to Please note that this position is inperson and not remote. Candidates must be able to work from our office in Bridgehampton NY. M/F/D/V EOE
.
Employment Type
Full-Time
