Commercial Hardscape Sales Estimator

• Analyze commercial project labor, material, equipment, and time requirements
• Effectively read and understand commercial plans to create an accurate estimate
• Understand how the RFP desires bids to be submitted and adjust our proposal template accordingly
• Know what is in your scope and where you can lean on partnerships to submit complete bid packages
• Understand and account for all costs that go into the project
• Cleary define scope in the proposal and any assumptions made based on information available
• Review and analyze commercial post project production reports
• Ensure correct production hour estimates are being used and timelines are being met
• Collaborate with the Business Development Manager, Field Operations Manager, and team leaders to ensure accurate bidding measures are being used and set as required.
• Understand where company is winning and losing on commercial estimates to make adjustments for the future
• Interact with commercial clients by answering questions and resolving concerns as needed
• Attend networking events and pre/post bid meetings that occur both during and outside office hours
• Drop in on current and prospective commercial book of business
• Visiting existing commercial job sites to analyze the progress, and see if there are any partnerships to be made with other trades
• Stay current with bid platforms and CAD programs to ensure drawing take-offs and calculations are done efficiently and accurately
• Responsible for continued training on current software and CRM to best utilize
• Search for outside software and programs to improve the efficiency and accuracy of commercial bids
• Responsible to achieve individual bid requirements and sales goals. Will work closely with the Business Development Manager to determine which jobs the company will be bidding

• Two years of experience working as an estimator
• A strong desire to grow into a sales role
• Ability to handle rejection without a high need of approval
• Ability to put together a professional presentation
• Ability to work well on a team
• Very detail oriented
• Ability to understand construction drawings and requirements
• Deep desire for growth, both professionally and personally
• The most successful individuals will have a working knowledge of standard hardscaping practices, and/or landscaping, and/or standard construction practices
• Strong oral communication skills, job planning skills, and math skills are a must
• Proficient in DynaSCAPE
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License

• $65,000 - $75,000 annual salary
• Bonus potential
• Health, dental, and optical insurance
• Simple IRA with matching
• PTO
• And more...

This description is for informational purposes and not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities or requirements.

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Salary : $65,000 - $75,000