Senior Estimator
Senior Estimator
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30-08-2025
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Job Description
Essential Functions
The examples of functions listed in this job description are representative but not necessarily exhaustive of any one position in this job classification. Management may assign other functions not listed herein at its sole discretion.
produced on time; files and documentation are systematically Service: Consistently exceeds customer expectations by working efficiently and ensuring that all job quality standards are met; maintains a pleasant positive and professional disposition to all customers; is friendly at all times.
An example of the preferred education training and/or experience that demonstrates possession of the knowledge
skills and competencies for this position includes: an Associate of Arts degree and at least five (5) years of
commercial construction landscaping and/or hardscape estimating experience similar to that presented above.
Essential Physical Characteristics
The physical characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions required by this job classification. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with qualified disabilities to perform the functions of this job classification on a case-by-case basis.
Frequent sitting time spent on the telephone repetitive use of hands to operate computers printers and office equipment standing bending and stooping twisting of waist side-to-side turning and flexion of the neck; and lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; normal manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
SPECIAL NOTES LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Pre-employment: Incumbents must sign the Confidentiality Non-disclosure and Non-solicitation Agreement prior to their first day on the job.
License: A valid class C drivers license which must be maintained throughout employment in this job classification is required at the time of appointment. Employees in this job classification may be required to use their own vehicle.
Language: Though not required bilingual English and Spanish/Vietnamese skills are desirable.
Certifications: No certifications are required of this job classification.
Working Conditions: Work is predominately in an office environment with associated noise space and computer screen exposure. Frequent travel to client locations job sites and meetings is expected as part of this position.
Introductory Period: Incumbents appointed to this job classification serve an introductory period of 90 days.
The examples of functions listed in this job description are representative but not necessarily exhaustive of any one position in this job classification. Management may assign other functions not listed herein at its sole discretion.
- Responsible for the performance of the Estimating Department;
- Oversees all job estimates; ensures production rates are accurate current and profitable;
- Develops implements and tracks departmental plan performance objectives and follow-up initiatives to ensure
- Alignment with company business goals;
- Manages personal staff and departmental time efficiently by delegating tasks adequately implementing due
- Dates and deadlines tracking work flow and performing detailed follow-up;
- Provides ideas to help improve the department and company across a range of topics (e.g. assessment
- Analysis strategic planning coordination and innovative solutions);
- Role models team work; leads the team effectively by generating spirit accountability and professionalism;
- Ensures all tasks are completed on time;
- Supervises trains and evaluates staff;
- Reviews bidding and cost estimating on various construction hardscape and landscaping projects;
- Coordinates the bid schedule;
- Oversees analysis of blueprints specifications details and/or scope of work to determine material labor
- Equipment and subcontractor requirements;
- Coordinates bid schedules with Business Development;
- Reviews bids contracts and subcontracts prior to passing on to Business Development;
- Evaluates final bid proposal;
- Bids an average of 3-5 jobs per week totaling between $500000-$800000 in revenue;
- Coaches staff to ensure they can compute itemized cost factors and prepare estimates used for management
- Purposes such as budgeting purchasing planning and scheduling work;
- Reviews take-off reports;
- Assures product quality by using proven estimating methods;
- Trains to specified data entry standards; uses MEP (Marina Estimating Program);
- Proof reads finished projects for missing data production codes and bidding alternates;
- Monitors bid preparation selection of sub-vendors and/or subcontractors and tracks cost effectiveness;
- Distributes request for quotes and does appropriate follow-up;
- Ensures bid projects are created in company software;
- Offers recommendations to improve cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between
- Estimated and actual costs;
- Identifies cost trends to ensure accuracy and process improvement efforts;
- Provides informational and product support to all Company customers;
- And provides excellent service (e.g. accurate complete and timely) to clients work-site partners and company staff in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Principles methods and procedures associated with construction landscape and/or hardscape estimating
- Systems market conditions and trade practices;
- Blueprints scope of work and specification drawings;
- Unit costs of requisite project materials; subcontractors and suppliers;
- Company software windows operating system and the microsoft office suite;
- Supervision;
- Business planning;
- Mep;
- Mathematical operations (e.g. production rates conversions and proportions);
- General laws and rules regulating and influencing construction landscape and/or hardscape; and company
- Customer service objectives norms and strategies.
- Develop a strategic plan to achieve departmental goals;
- Interpret informational sources (e.g. scope of work blueprints construction plans) and prepare project
- Estimates; analyze organize and prioritize information efficiently; communicate with others effectively;
- Work within microsoft windows the microsoft office suite and company software; time management multi-
- Tasking and attention to detail;
- Operate the mep;
- Perform complex mathematical operations;
- Supervise train evaluate and discipline employees;
- Exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information;
- And provide excellent customer service by ensuring clients needs are fulfilled in an accurate complete and timely fashion by demonstrating courtesy efficiency and professionalism.
- Business Acumen: Proactively views the Estimating Department as a strategic revenue source driver of gross margin and an indicator of net profit; focuses attention on budget sales hit rate and forecasts; allocates resources optimally to maximize financial gain minimize cost and promote financial value.
- Results Oriented: Maintains focus on outcomes; is proactive and goal oriented; concentrates on meeting
- People Management: Responsible for staffing training and performance management; approves all
- Decision Quality: Consistently makes effective timely and sound decisions; solicits information from multiple sources prior to making a judgment; considers implications and contingency plans associated with all decisions.
- Organization and Planning: Maintains an accurate project system; is detail oriented efficient and non-
produced on time; files and documentation are systematically Service: Consistently exceeds customer expectations by working efficiently and ensuring that all job quality standards are met; maintains a pleasant positive and professional disposition to all customers; is friendly at all times.
- Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with respect collaboration and support in such a way that work relationships are improved and morale is increased; communicates well with others.
An example of the preferred education training and/or experience that demonstrates possession of the knowledge
skills and competencies for this position includes: an Associate of Arts degree and at least five (5) years of
commercial construction landscaping and/or hardscape estimating experience similar to that presented above.
Essential Physical Characteristics
The physical characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions required by this job classification. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with qualified disabilities to perform the functions of this job classification on a case-by-case basis.
Frequent sitting time spent on the telephone repetitive use of hands to operate computers printers and office equipment standing bending and stooping twisting of waist side-to-side turning and flexion of the neck; and lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; normal manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
SPECIAL NOTES LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Pre-employment: Incumbents must sign the Confidentiality Non-disclosure and Non-solicitation Agreement prior to their first day on the job.
License: A valid class C drivers license which must be maintained throughout employment in this job classification is required at the time of appointment. Employees in this job classification may be required to use their own vehicle.
Language: Though not required bilingual English and Spanish/Vietnamese skills are desirable.
Certifications: No certifications are required of this job classification.
Working Conditions: Work is predominately in an office environment with associated noise space and computer screen exposure. Frequent travel to client locations job sites and meetings is expected as part of this position.
Introductory Period: Incumbents appointed to this job classification serve an introductory period of 90 days.
Employment Type
Full-time
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