Estimating Specialist

Dragonfly Pond Works is an environmental service company specializing in stormwater management. Since 2006 Dragonfly has provided routine maintenance and repairs on stormwater devices lakes ponds wetlands and underground facilities. The Company services throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast from Maryland to Florida.

Location: Addison TX

Salary Range: $90000 - $110000 depending on experience.

Position Overview: The Estimating Specialist is responsible for partnering with Dragonflys Client Service Managers (CSMs) to develop accurate competitive and timely estimates for corrective repair and improvement projects within assigned region(s). The Estimating Specialist plays a critical role in converting identified opportunities into awarded work by delivering reliable cost estimates clearly defined project scopes and professional proposal packages.

Client Service Managers own the client relationship. They are responsible for generating leads conducting site assessments identifying repair opportunities and serving as the primary point of contact throughout the sales process. When corrective or repair work is identified the CSM collaborates with the Estimating Specialist to develop a comprehensive proposal that accurately reflects the scope of work pricing labor materials equipment and project assumptions.

The Estimating Specialist is expected to produce estimates efficiently while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and consistency. Proposal packages should be organized professional and easy for clients to understand enabling informed purchasing decisions and increasing Dragonflys
ability to secure profitable work.

Success in this role is measured by the quality and accuracy of estimates proposal turnaround time proposal volume bid win rate and contribution to achieving regional sales and profitabilitygoals

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner daily with Client Service Managers (CSMs) to prioritize qualify and respond to corrective repair opportunities.

• Develop comprehensive cost estimates that accurately account for labor equipment materials subcontractors production rates and project risk.

• Prepare estimates for a variety of stormwater repair and restoration projects including:

  Erosion and slope stabilization
  Pipe riser and outlet structure repair or reconstruction
  Invasive vegetation management
  Aquatic planting and shoreline restoration
  Turf establishment and stabilization
  Riprap installation
  Bioretention and sand filter rehabilitation
  Mechanical and hydraulic dredging

  Underground storm system clean-out
  Sediment basin conversion to final design

• Produce professional proposal packages that include detailed scope narratives pricing assumptions exclusions and supporting documentation that are easy for clients to understand.

• Review construction plans as-built drawings inspection reports municipal compliance notices and supporting documentation to accurately define project scope prior to bid submission.

• Conduct site visits independently or alongside CSMs to evaluate existing conditions site access construction challenges and project requirements.

• Participate in pre-bid meetings site walks and client scope review meetings as required.

• Review estimates prepared by Client Service Managers to verify pricing accuracy scope completeness production assumptions and overall proposal quality.

• Serve as the primary technical estimating resource for Client Service Managers by providing guidance on repair solutions constructability estimating best practices project sequencing equipment selection material applications compliance requirements and effective scope writing.

• Collaborate with Operations Sales Leadership and Project Management to ensure estimates reflect current production methods resource availability and company standards.

• Manage a high-volume estimating pipeline while consistently meeting proposal turnaround expectations without compromising quality or accuracy.

• Maintain complete and accurate estimating records proposal documentation and opportunity status within Aspire or the companys designated CRM and estimating platform.

• Track proposal outcomes and participate in win/loss analysis to improve estimating accuracy pricing strategy and overall sales performance.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors to ensure current pricing reliable availability and competitive procurement.

• Coordinate with leadership to maintain current labor rates equipment costs material pricing and subcontractor databases that support accurate and competitive estimates.

Skills Qualifications Required

• 3years of estimating or sales experience in stormwater landscaping environmental services or
  a closely related construction or civil services field.
• Ability to read and comprehend stormwater plans as-builts and inspection reports.
• Experience preparing estimates that include labor materials equipment and subcontractor scopes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly responsive with the ability to manage multiple active proposals simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record; ability to perform field site visits including walking on uneven terrain near water.
• Collaborative team-oriented mindset consistent with Dragonflys core values: Passion Teamwork Quality Simplicity.

Benefits

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance and additional supplemental plans
• 401(k) with company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonus

We are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin.

Required Experience:

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