What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Project Manager - Estimator position at MICHIGAN ALLIED LAWN AND LANDSCAPE. INC.?
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
Who we are:
We take pride in being a premier provider of comprehensive lawn maintenance, landscape, and snow removal services. With a passion for maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces, we have been dedicated to exceeding our clients’ expectations since inception. Providing exceptional customer service and being locally owned.
We are currently seeking to hire a qualified, experienced candidate for Landscape, snow and general grounds estimation and project management to join our team.
The Opportunity: The Project Manager / Estimator plays a crucial role in assessing project requirements, analyzing costs, and preparing accurate estimates for contracts, property enhancement and landscape design projects. The Estimator will have a strong background in landscape maintenance and snow removal. Individuals with landscape architecture, horticulture, or a related field are preferred. Responsible for calculating costs of the job and creating estimates on the labor, materials, and equipment required to complete the job.
If you are motivated, have a positive attitude, an interest in the landscape and snow industry, have the ability to work independently and with others, and a strong desire for landscaping ins and outs. We want to hear from you!
Your Day to Day:
- Evaluate scope of work, request project specifications, and site conditions to generate estimates for contracts and customers.
- Perform site measurements for scope of work, both virtually and physical onsite.
- Conduct comprehensive cost forecasting, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs, to prepare accurate and competitive project estimates.
- Identify when equipment allocations are required/recommended and update estimate values to reflect cost and production.
- Prepare detailed and professional bid proposals, ensuring compliance with project requirements and specifications.
- Identify potential risks and challenges associated with each project and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors to gather necessary information and address any inquiries related to estimates.
- Be the Project lead and site Manager for quotes that generate into jobs.
- Stay informed about industry trends, market pricing, and new technologies to enhance the accuracy and competitiveness of estimates.
- Maintain accurate and organized documentation of estimating processes, including data, assumptions, and methodologies used in each estimate.
- Review and incorporate historical data from prior projects as needed.
- Monitor emails for incoming requests.
- Ensure that any quality issues are resolved.
- Other misc. tasks as applicable to follow through from estimate to project completion.
Who You Are (Qualifications & Skills):
- MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE in the landscape and snow industry, with estimation and project lead.
- Education in Agriculture, Landscape Architecture or a related field preferred.
- Strong knowledge of landscape materials, methods, plants, industry trends and best practices.
- Procure materials, subcontractors and ensure proper handoff of project-to-Project Manager.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong Customer Service and some computer skills. Word, Excell, CRM System.
- Understanding of gross profit margins and net profit.
- Analytical and mathematical skills for estimation.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently.
- Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Salary : $22 - $25
