What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Estimator position at Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service, LLC?
Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service, established in 1979, has been known for our dedication to quality and service to a range of customers from Southern Maine to Northern Massachusetts — and all along the New Hampshire Seacoast and Lakes Region. For us, it’s all about the people. We strive to hire the best, and we train you to stand up for all that we believe in.
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Landscape Estimator located in Portland, ME. The Landscape Estimator will be responsible for overseeing landscape construction projects. Responsibilities include assessing project requirements, preparing cost estimates, and creating detailed landscape plans. They will collaborate with clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure that a successful project execution is completed in a timely manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Works closely with Construction Managers, Account Managers and Sales Team.
- Review job plans, completes take offs and create proposal for projects.
- Has the ability to work on job sizes range from $5,000 to $3,000,000.
- Can read and understand blueprints and can properly identify grades. Must be able to red flag problem areas during bid process and identify difficult areas with Project Manager.
- Prepare and review real time job costing with project manager to determine if corrections need to be made during job.
- Prepare or facilitate the creation of “as built” drawing or submittals.
- Manage and produce change orders with assistance from Project Manager.
- Understand AIA Contract Documents and Pay Requisition Process.
- Work with Sub-Contractors to obtain accurate pricing.
- Manage cost book to ensure estimates are reflecting accurate materials costs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Based on plan set and geography, identify what permits might be needed as part of the project.
- Work with Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service employees and others as needed to represent the Piscataqua professionally at client and project meetings.
Additional Duties
Additional duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- 5 years’ experience in estimating or a similar role in the landscape industry.
- Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and grades.
- Ability to use and learn different types of operating software.
- Experience in Microsoft Office Suite of Products.
- Ability to communicate efficiently through email, phone and text.
- Familiarity/basic knowledge with many different landscape components to include Soils, Plants, Hardscape Elements, Grades, Irrigation and Landscape Lighting.
- Bilingual Spanish Speaking not required, but encouraged to apply.
If you are a motivated and outdoorsy individual, looking for a company that values its employees and provides the resources for success, we encourage you to apply! We supply our employees with equipment, vehicles, and technology of the highest grade, along with a comprehensive benefits package:
Wage & Benefits:
- Highly competitive compensation for qualified applicants
- Weekly payroll - every Friday is a pay day!
- Uniform reimbursement for both seasonal and full time employees
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supplemental insurance, including short term and long term disability
- 401K with employer match
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Earned Paid Leave
- Bonus potential
- Year round employment
- Employee development opportunities available... and more!
Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
