Title: | Construction Estimator |
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ID: | 1186 |
Department: | Landscape Installation |
Description: | The Construction Estimator computes cost estimates for materials, labor, subcontractor’s work, and other landscape and irrigation construction-related activities to assist management in developing pricing for proposals. |
Utilize computer software and digitizing equipment to estimate job costs, material needs, and labor needs.
Communicate with vendors for material pricing and subcontractor quotes.
Review data to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists.
Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard labor hours and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
Reconcile actual costs to estimates.
All other duties assigned and special projects
Two years technical training or equivalent required with a four year degree preferred.
Prior estimating job experience within construction industry (landscaping/irrigation preferred).
Must have demonstrated to be highly organized, computer literate, self motivated, detailed oriented, work well with teams and take pride in quality production in previous job / jobs.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Strong computer skills including a high proficiency with digitizers, word-processing, and spreadsheet applications.
Demonstrated high level of accuracy in previous job / jobs.
Completion of High school or higher level education required.