Construction Senior Estimator

2 weeks ago


Washington, United States Ruppert Landscape Full time

Ruppert is a commercial construction company combined as a privately and employee owned specialty contractor. A multi-state presence with a small company feel, our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community



Responsibilities:

  • Manage estimating workflow to provide complete proposals before bid deadlines
  • Manage estimating team and prioritizing bid deadlines
  • Develop a partnership with the internal Operations Team
  • Foster and maintain relationships with Landscape Architects, Vendors, Sub-contractors, and Clientele
  • Assist customers with technical information and pricing during pre-construction
  • Review plans and specifications to determine our scope of work and the most effective production methods
  • Define scopes of work for various trades and distribute subcontract bid packages
  • Review each subcontractor’s scope of work and negotiate final bid prices
  • Recommend preferred subcontractors on each job to internal team members
  • Solicit written quotes for hard materials and site furnishings
  • Submit plant lists to Purchaser to be sourced and priced
  • Continually update estimating software database and factors
  • Complete plan take-off and enter bid information into estimating software
  • Calculate total direct cost estimates for each bid
  • Assign or propose profit margins based on current pricing guidelines
  • Prepare a Bid Summary for each estimate
  • Develop value engineering alternatives
  • Estimate change orders


Qualifications:

  • Extensive understanding of hardscape or construction methods
  • Basic knowledge of plant material and best horticultural practices
  • Ability to read and understand plans and specifications
  • Ability to build strong relationships with subcontractors and customers
  • Ability to project a professional image and a positive attitude in all situations
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Estimating Software Program
  • Extensive understanding of business math, accounting, and financial reporting


What we provide:

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical benefits with dental and vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) plan
  • Flexible work/life balance
  • Family-oriented company culture


Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-verify Employer.



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