What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Estimator position at Ultimate Staffing?
Senior Estimator
| Sylmar, CA | $100,000 - $125,000/year
The Opportunity
As Senior Estimator, you'll play a critical role in driving our growth by leading the full estimating process - from early-stage conceptual budgets through final bid submissions. You'll work closely with project managers, field crews, and clients to ensure every proposal is accurate, competitive, and positions the client to win.
Responsibilities
- Study and analyze civil, architectural, and landscape blueprints and specifications
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for materials, labor, and equipment
- Evaluate subcontractor proposals and negotiate competitive pricing
- Prepare estimates at all levels of design completion (conceptual, schematic, DD, CD)
- Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities
- Lead RFP responses and prepare and submit bid proposals
- Identify technical issues and project logistics early in the process
- Negotiate with new and existing clients
- Collaborate with project managers for seamless project handoff
What We're Looking For
- Solid background in the landscape industry (commercial/public sector required; construction or civil a plus)
- Experience estimating across all project phases
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Detail-oriented, organized, and self-driven
- Advanced computer skills, including estimating software
Compensation & Details
- $100,000 - $125,000/year, based on experience
- Full-time position
- Based in Sylmar | Projects throughout Southern California
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000