Landscape Maintenance Lead Estimator
Landscape Maintenance Lead Estimator
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Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping Inc. is the landscape partner of choice. Were devoted to providing top-quality landscape services to both commercial and residential clients at competitive prices.
We service San Antonio Austin Corpus Christi Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth. We are one of the largest family-owned landscape and irrigation contractors in the South Texas region as well as one of the largest privately held Hispanic businesses in the United States.
Keeping our mission statement and core values at the forefront of our daily operations is our commitment to our clients and employees. Check out our website to learn more about our mission and team: thrilled to share that weve ranked on the Lawn & Landscape Top 100 list for 2024! This recognition speaks to the hard work dedication and passion our team brings to every project. Join our team and be a part of a 38-year legacy that continues to serve the Southern Region of Texas!
Job Description:
Maintenance Lead Estimator
The Landscape Maintenance Lead Estimator will oversee the estimating process for all landscape maintenance enhancement and irrigation projects. In addition to managing a small close-knit team this role requires experience and expertise in providing guidance on enhancement and irrigation estimates including irrigation repairs and landscape construction. The Lead Estimator will work collaboratively with the sales team to streamline bids and ensure project profitability while aligning with company growth objectives.
Responsibilities:
Estimating and Bid Management:
- Lead the bid process from the initial Request for Proposal (RFP) to final presentation to senior leadership.
- Update and maintain bid schedule on a timely basis.
- Gather calculate and compile all take-off data to create bid proposal estimates.
- Review estimates for completeness and accuracy from start to finish and close out of the projects in a timely manner.
- Develop review and refine estimates for landscape maintenance enhancements and irrigation projects ensuring accuracy and alignment with company goals on Gross Margin and Net Profits.
- Utilize and improve estimating software and tools to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Provide expert advice and support on enhancement and irrigation estimates to branch and account managers including troubleshooting irrigation repairs and landscape construction estimates.
Process Improvement and Strategic Oversight:
- Analyze and refine estimating processes to increase efficiency and scalability.
- Implement best practices in landscape maintenance and irrigation estimating ensuring alignment with industry standards.
- Participate in project and bid reviews with senior leadership to ensure alignment with company profitability and growth strategies.
- Develop and maintain resource information on products vendors subcontractors government requirements etc.
- Stay current on industry standards contracts and terms.
Team Leadership:
- Support the overall goal and objectives of the company.
- Provide insights and advice on cost-effective solutions irrigation system improvements and landscape construction best practices.
- Recruit hire and onboard talented estimators to ensure a high-performing team aligned with company values.
- Evaluate team performance regularly providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Conduct individual one on ones at least monthly with each estimator.
- Make recommendations and decisions regarding promotions demotions or role adjustments based on performance and business needs.
- Address underperformance promptly and effectively including initiating disciplinary actions or terminations when necessary in alignment with company policies.
- Develop and implement individual growth plans for each estimator monitoring progress throughout the process.
General Requirements
- Attend meetings as required providing expertise and knowledge in the topic of focus.
- Host meetings regularly and trainings as needed.
- Work at a fast-paced environment while consistently operating with a high sense of urgency.
Qualifications Required
Qualifications
- Proven experience in landscapeestimating 3 years of experience preferred
- Knowledge with Aspire software is preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively advise and collaborate with managers at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
- Leadership and team management experience with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
- Knowledge of industry trends best practices and emerging technologies in landscape maintenance and irrigation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
