Construction Estimator

Description

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Job Summary

• The Project Estimator is responsible for preparing comprehensive cost analyses and estimates related to materials labor, equipment, subcontractors, and overhead associated with project installations. This role plays a key part in supporting the branch’s sales and pre-construction efforts by ensuring accurate, competitive, and timely project estimates.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate the weekly Sales and Estimating Meeting, reviewing the bid schedule with the Branch Manager, Project Estimating Team, and Business Developer.
• Attend all Pre-Job “Turnover/Kickoff” meetings and weekly Staff Meetings with other departments and middle managers.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring effective planning and coordination for upcoming work.
• Participate in all Design-Build projects, providing budget estimates or Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) projections as needed.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Estimators to ensure consistent performance and professional growth.
• Utilize standard estimating software to prepare and present data to management.
• Gather, calculate, and compile takeoff data to support bid proposal estimates.
• Perform plan takeoffs, spreadsheet data entry, and detailed analysis of project plans, specifications, and construction details.
• Conduct cost analyses, including material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead expenses.
• Prepare quantity and labor estimates and obtain subcontractor pricing; develop estimates where no predetermined standards exist.
• Partner with the Branch Manager and Head of Pre-Construction to prepare and review project estimates for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure all bids include a scope letter with qualifications and exclusions specific to each project.
• Evaluate project documents for constructability and value engineering opportunities.
• Maintain up-to-date pricing information from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Analyze bids for competitiveness, margins, and closure strategies.
• Develop and maintain resource databases for products, vendors, subcontractors, and regulatory requirements.
• Support the overall goals and objectives of both local and regional teams.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Horticulture, Civil Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in estimating or pre-construction
• Familiarity with On-Screen-Takeoff (OST) and HCSS preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook); experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera Construction Scheduling software.
• Demonstrate strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven customer service and relationship management skills
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Constant operation of a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, a cell phone, and printers/copiers
• Position is sedentary; must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of time.

Work Environment:

• This role works in an indoor office work environment.

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.

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