Estimating Director jobs in Jonesboro, AR

As VP, you are responsible for estimating and project management for our landscape construction customers. This may involve design work, bidding/estimating, partnering with sales and our in-house service teams, managing subcontractor relationships, and ultimately delivering the solution we have promised our customer.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of assistant project managers and estimators.
• Work with the development and growth of the construction and enhancement sales teams to meet and exceed company goals.
• Manage estimating workflow and pipeline to provide complete proposals before bid deadlines.
• Review RFP’s, plans, addendums, and specs to determine the scope of work and the most effective production methods.
• Assist customers and ops team with technical information and pricing before and during construction.
• Develop relationships with key GC and developer decision-makers within the company’s regions.
• Obtain qualified subcontractor quotes for each scope of work and review scope and final bids with each sub.
• Solicit written quotes for materials, plant materials, and any other items needed to complete the total direct cost estimate for the job.
• Travel to job sites to observe current conditions, job progress and attend required meetings.
• Complete plan take-off and enter all estimate data in estimating software.
• Maintain records of all sales leads and/or customer accounts.
• Assign, recommend, and/or propose gross profit margins based on current pricing guidelines.
• Responsible for approving all assistant project managers work.
• Prepare bid summaries for each estimate and review them with Sales management as part of the Sales hand-off.
• Complete a thorough pre-construction hand-off of the job packet with the Operation team as part of the Start clean/Finish clean Process.
• Participate in all WIP and job cost review meetings.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Construction management, Horticulture, Business or any other applicable major is strongly desired.
• Extensive understanding of landscape installation and construction methods.
• Basic knowledge of plant materials and best horticultural practices.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Ability to build strong relationships with prospects, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and team members.
• Ability to project a professional image and a positive attitude in all situations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and estimating software like Pro-Est, Dynascape, and Aspire.
• Basic understanding of business math, accounting, and financial reporting.

Minimum Experience Required:

• 3 years of leadership/management experience
• 3 years of estimating/project management or landscape design experience