Curtis Edward Dennison Landscape, Inc.
Job title: Senior Estimator – Landscape Construction
Annual salary budget: $130,000-$155,000
About us:
Curtis Edward Dennison, Landscape, Inc. specializes in building and maintaining fine residential gardens throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Weoffer our clientele a unique service based upon quality, horticultural expertise, and customer service.
We have an immediate opening for an experienced Senior Cost Estimator who will lead our estimating team in all aspects of the bidding process. Our ideal candidate is an expert in estimating large-scale landscape projects (500k – 5M) with advanced computer skills and progressive methods for problem-solving landscape construction issues.
This is a long-term opportunity with potential to grow with us as we move in a third decade of building exquisite outdoor spaces.
Job Description:
Direct and Manage all aspects of bidding process for Landscape Construction projects including:
- Represent the team in a professional, courteous manner with General Contractors, Clients, Landscape Architects, Subcontractors and suppliers
- Review bid documents, instructions to bidders, scopes of work and drawings
- Attend client interviews and preconstruction walkthroughs
- Document existing jobsite conditions
- Create accurate take offs using Planswift/E-Take Off software or similar applications.
- Generate estimates within Microsoft Excel and SAGE platform
- Send RFQs, deliver and follow-up with materials suppliers
- Make determinations on subcontractor and supplier selection based on workmanship and overall value
- Record accurate meeting minutes, distribute and file
- Submit accurate bids in a timely efficient manner meeting deadlines of requesting parties
- Problem solve design issues for construction
- Manage bid log and project change order logs
- Oversee project close-out including: as-build drawings, warranty, and operations manuals
- Supervise and direct work of Estimator and Junior Estimator positions
Job Requirements:
- Degree/Certificate in Construction Management, Landscape Architecture or equivalent experience.
- 5 years minimum experience in an Estimating or Project Management role within a Landscape organization. Experience in the residential market is preferred
- Advanced Computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Planswift, On Screen Take Off, Adobe Acrobat, Sketch Up, AutoCAD experience preferred)
- Ability to complete accurate take offs and drafting by hand
- Knowledge of Landscape installation practices including: grading, planting, irrigation, masonry, and carpentry
- Strong research skills
- Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record
Personal Qualities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail oriented
- Self-starting and efficient time manager
- Results driven
- Positive attitude, Team player
Compensation:
- Full-time position
- Competitive salary - $130,000-$155,000 DOE
- 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance package
- PTO, Vacation, and sick time program
- 401 (K) – 4% Company Match
- Tuition reimbursement
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) 4% Match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Landscape construction estimating: 5 years (Required)
- On-Screen Takeoff: 3 years (Preferred)
- Microsoft Excel: 5 years (Required)
- Sage: 3 years (Preferred)
- Management: 3 years (Required)
- AutoCAD: 3 years (Preferred)
- Landscape construction estimating for high end residential: 5 years (Preferred)
- Landscape grading installation: 3 years (Required)
- Landscape planting installation: 3 years (Required)
- Landscape irrigation installation: 3 years (Required)
- Landscape masonry installation: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- South San Francisco, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person