What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator Designer position at Gothic Landscape?
At Gothic Landscape, we are about delivering extraordinary customer service, building authentic relationships not only with our clients, but with our teams. With ingenuity, vision and dedication, we transform landscapes that become the places people play, work and live. As the largest family-owned and operated landscaping company in the nation, we never forget why we do what we do… and who makes it all possible. Together, we create something unique that keeps on growing year after year.
As an Estimator Designer in our enhancement department within the Maintenance Division, you will prepare estimates and proposals for landscape renovation and installation projects. This will include reviewing and analyzing the scope of work and project requirements for each job to ensure that all requirements can be met.
OUR EEO POLICY
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles, including braids, locks, and twists), ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
As an Estimator Designer in our enhancement department within the Maintenance Division, you will prepare estimates and proposals for landscape renovation and installation projects. This will include reviewing and analyzing the scope of work and project requirements for each job to ensure that all requirements can be met.
- This position will be based in Riverside and must be able to travel locally within the Inland Empire Area (San Bernardino, Riverside, Lake Elsinore). A company paid take home vehicle will be provided to travel to project sites.
- HIGHLIGHTS of what our Landscape Enhancement Estimator Designer will do, but not limited to :
- Meet on site and/or virtually with clients and colleagues to understand project expectations.
- Assess needs and site conditions and provide professional advice to determine final scope of work. Includes advising on plants, basic horticulture needs, common landscape materials, drainage, and basic irrigation design.
- Develop presentations (design renderings and/or proposals) to communicate scope of work
- Gather, calculate and compile site data and/or take-off data to prepare project estimates, to include material quantities, production rates, site specific logistics, and understanding of crews abilities.
- Utilize standard estimating software to include MS office Excel to prepare routine estimates as well as detailed cost estimates for projects under the supervision of the Inland Empire Branch Managers
- Research, evaluate, create and maintain current & accurate pricing information & quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
- Design, estimate and proposal generation, to include but not limited to:
- Tenant improvements (entries, monuments, courtyards, amenity areas)
- Turf conversion designs and proposals, budgets and phasing strategies
- Resolve minor issues with drainage, paving, retaining walls, etc.
- Design imaging, ROI calculations
- Procurement of plants, materials and rental equipment
- Supplier/vendor management to include negotiations and inventory & quality control.
- Project coordination for successful execution of approved projects, hand-off to install team.
- Coordination with current landscape designers to understand current practices and develop current systems
- Collaboration with Branch and Account Managers to target approved budgets and pipeline revenue streams, which includes:
- Attending team meetings at select branches
- Developing client budgets
- Skills & experience that are necessary as a Landscape Enhancement Estimator Designer will include, but not limited to:
- An AA or BA college degree and/or have a minimum of 2-3 years landscape construction experience is highly preferred
- Proficient in MS Office suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), and Adobe Photoshop
- Creative and practical abilities to assemble plant palettes, design basic irrigation retrofits, provide professional advisement to clients and colleagues
- Strong work ethic, solid time management skills & possess effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment & able to meet moving/changing deadlines
- $75,000 - $83,000 per year (s pecific compensation may vary based on overall skills, experience and location)
- Annual Bonus potential (specific amount may vary based on overall division performance)
- PERKS and PLUSES:
- Healthcare benefit program & 401K match program
- 9 paid holidays per year with paid vacation & sick leave
- Company paid vehicle, cell phone, laptop
- Fun and fast-paced working environment with a great work-life balance
- Paid training/certification and career advancement
- Gothic’s company culture fosters growth, inspires longevity and rewards mutual loyalty
OUR EEO POLICY
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles, including braids, locks, and twists), ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Salary : $75,000 - $83,000