Senior Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Pierre is looking for an experienced Landscape Construction Senior Estimator to join the team!

The Senior Estimator will a have a minimum of 5 years in commercial landscape construction. The ideal individual will demonstrate continuous improvement and a competitive approach with a positive attitude. Must have a sense of urgency and be able to be detailed while working in a fast paced environment. This position requires the ability to stay focused for long periods of time. Technically competent and skilled. Must be dependable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide material take offs on drawings and plans.
• Coordinate drawings and scope of work to ensure proper bid coverage.
• Prepare detailed breakdowns of estimates.
• Prepare and submit RFI’s for projects
• Understand contractual terms and conditions. 
• Organize all material and sub-contractor quotation to ensure quotes meet contract documents and align with buying the project out.
• Analyze drawing and specifications
• Prepare cost analysis recapping material, labor, equipment, subcontractor incurred in the installation of items.
• Analyze and strategize bids, competitors, margin, and bid closure.
• Complete budgeting input in accounting software.
• Maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Ensure all documentation is clearly organization in estimating folder for turn over to production.
• Site visits to record information about access and job logistics to ensure accurate bid.
• Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data and construction procedures and methods.
• Review special proposal requirements with Project Management.
• Maintain addendum control.
• Assemble scope letter with qualifications and exclusions of each specific project.
• Work on multiple projects: perform multi-tasking and planning for future.
• Prepare value engineering options.
• Ensure that all bid forms are completed and properly executed.
• Review and analyze plans and specs to determine project requirements
• Establish partnerships with owners, contractors, architects, to gain their cooperation when dealing with any items to be resolved during the bid process

Qualifications: 
Minimum of 5 years in commercial landscape construction estimating or project management. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, or Civil Engineering preferred
Proficient with computer software programs including MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook). On Screen Take-Off a plus
Understanding of Construction Budgeting, Job Costing
Highly detailed, organized, process oriented, goal driven, and focused on results, meet deadlines
Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team
Strong oral/written communication skills, ethics, and integrity

This position will ensure that all proposals for the varied types of jobs are completed accurately, on time, and according to company guidelines. Providing opportunities for growth is what makes Pierre a great place to continue or build your career. Our company culture is based around a professional, friendly, productive and successful workplace that empowers employees to excel in what they do best. 

$80,000 - $90,000 annual plus bonus

• In-office position: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• We offer a stable, collaborative team environment and culture. 
  Our full time employee benefits offered are: Medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability insurances, vacation, sick and holiday paid time off. 401k - 4% match 

Fair Chance & EEO Notice

Pierre Landscape is a Fair Chance employer. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in compliance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This role requires a criminal background check due to job duties involving:

• Access to private and public work locations, including sensitive areas
• Operation of vehicles, machinery, tools, or hazardous materials
• Responsibility for client property, equipment, or secured work areas

All applicants will receive an individualized assessment of their conviction history before any employment decision is made.

Pierre Landscape provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any protected status under applicable laws.