Landscape Construction Estimator

Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service is seeking a Landscape Construction Estimator to join our Eliot team!

The Landscape Construction Estimator is a full-time role located in our Eliot, Maine office. This position will be responsible for estimating and overseeing multiple landscape construction projects at once including, attending pre-bid meetings, assessing project requirements, preparing cost estimates, and creating detailed landscape proposals. They will collaborate, build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure that a successful project execution is completed in a timely manner.

• Ability work independently and within a team environment.
• Collaborate closely with Construction Managers, Account Managers and Sales Team.
• Review job plans, complete take offs and create detailed proposals for projects.
• Has the ability to work on job sizes ranging 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 Managers.
• Prepare and review real-time job costing with Project Managers 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 Subcontractors 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.

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:

Compensation & Benefits:

• Highly competitive compensation for qualified applicants wages of $75,000.00 - $95,000.00
• Weekly payroll - every Friday is a payday!
• 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!

*Candidates must have an insurable driving record, be able to pass a physical, drug screen, and obtain a DOT Medical Card*

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.