Assistant Chief Estimator - Landscape Construction

Are you the Assistant Chief Estimator we're looking for?

At Gothic Landscape, our mission is simple: deliver exceptional customer service and build lasting, authentic relationships-not only with our clients, but within our teams. Through innovation, vision, and dedication, we create landscapes that inspire where people live, work, and play. As the nation's largest family-owned landscaping company, we never lose sight of why we do what we do-or the people who make it all possible. Together, we cultivate something special that continues to thrive year after year.

Highlights of what our Assistant Chief Estimator will do:

• Maintains and improves Precision Database.
• Executes landscape and irrigation take-offs.
• Inputs take-offs into spreadsheet.
• Obtains pricing for materials.
• Obtains bids from sub-contractors.
• Creates job files.
• Prepares cost analysis by recapitulating material cost, labor cost, and overhead cost incurred in the fabrication or assembly of part(s).
• Where predetermined standard(s) are not available, makes an estimate.
• Informs immediate supervisor and/or materials department of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in bill of materials and routing.
• Maintains records and files for all related source documents pertaining to product cost, performance against standards, etc.
• Reviews take-offs prepared by estimators.
• Sets departmental budget and goals for this year.
• Makes sure that the department functions efficiently and effectively by purchasing equipment and materials as needed.

Are you the right fit for this role? Skills & experience that are necessary as a Assistant Chief Estimator will include, but not limited to:

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Business Administration, Construction Management or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years experience as a landscape/construction estimator.
• Experience with supervising and training team of Estimators.
• Knowledgeable with landscape, irrigation, site drainage, and site development construction
• Experienced with takeoff and estimating software.
• Intermediate to advanced skill level in Excel and mathematics
• Extremely detailed and strong work ethic
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• OST & Sage Estimating experience preferred but not required
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Perks and Pluses:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
• 401(k) with company match
• 9 paid holidays per year with paid vacation & sick leave
• Salary: $83,000 - $90,000

Here at Gothic Landscape, we believe that your success is our success. The only thing missing is YOU. Apply Today!

Gothic Landscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer.