Construction Estimator - Commercial Landscaping
hace 10 horas
San Jose
Position Summary This position plays a crucial role in developing accurate financial estimates and project management packages to ensure the successful completion of projects. Structure Full-time, exempt position. Reports to Construction Manager. Functional Roles and Responsibilities - Estimating • Cost Estimation, • Assess project requirements and scope to understand the materials, labor, and equipment needed, • Analyze costs associated with materials, labor, and overhead to determine overall project costs, • Develop preliminary project budgets, ensuring they align with cost estimates and financial constraints, • Create detailed and accurate cost estimates for inclusion in project proposals, • Documentation, • Prepare and review contracts, ensuring they reflect negotiated terms and conditions, • Maintain accurate records of transactions, contracts, and supplier information, • Collaborate with the construction team to provide necessary cost documentation for competitive bids, • Collaboration, • Work closely with Construction Manager and Construction Superintendent to understand project requirements and constraints, • Communicate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure a smooth procurement process., • Market Research, • Stay informed about market trends, pricing, and new products to make informed procurement decisions, • Assess the capabilities and reliability of potential suppliers in the market, • Update standardized pricing models based on cost fluctuations, • Use AI models to assist in developing standardized pricing models for services performed regularly, • Cost Monitoring, • Monitor actual costs against estimated costs at the conclusion of the project lifecycle, • In conjunction with Construction Manager, Construction Superintendent, and President, analyze any variances between estimated and actual costs and take corrective actions as needed Functional Roles and Responsibilities – Project Management Preparations • Project Planning: Defining the project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timeline. Develop a detailed project plan that outlines tasks, milestones, resources, and schedules. Utilize internal company documentation like standardized contracts, JHAs, Start-up and Close-out procedures, etc. to develop an accurate Job Packet for all projects, • Team Leadership: Leading and managing multiple teams, at multiple locations, which shall include assigning tasks, setting expectations, providing guidance, and encouraging collaboration among team members., • Communication: Serving as a secondary point of contact for clients and team members. Ability to create and execute change orders in a timely manner so as not to delay an ongoing project., • Risk Management: Identifying potential risks that could impact the project and developing strategies to mitigate or manage these risks. This includes contingency planning and proactive problem-solving and documenting in JHAs and Start-up Packets., • Budget Management: Managing the project budget, including tracking expenses, forecasting costs, and ensuring that the project stays within financial constraints. Completes review of “actual hours” versus “bid hours” for all estimated projects and submits recommendations to Construction Manager and Construction Superintendent for updated bidding strategies if necessary., • Timeline Management: Develop a comprehensive schedule in advance of the project’s intended start date, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to assist Construction Manager and Construction Superintendent in keeping the project on track., • Quality Control: Ensuring that the project deliverables meet the required quality standards and expectations., • Project Closure: Ensuring that all project objectives have been met, completing any final deliverables, conducting a post-project review with BVLS team, and ensuring a seamless transition to maintenance team. Client Relations • Successfully always represents BellaVista, • Able to respond properly to the client and follow-up to make sure their needs have been completed to their satisfaction, • Able to recognize when they do not have the answer for the client and let them know they will find it out or get the Superintendent involved, • Keep the Construction Manager aware of all concerns, • Maintain positive, responsive, and flexible attitude to all clients and colleagues Communication • Communicates with clients and team members kindly and effectively., • Upon completion of work, comprehensive document of before and after photos in PDF format – Close-out Packet, • Maintain open and clear communication with clients to update them on project progress and change orders., • Address client concerns and changes in project scope or requirements in conjunction with Construction Manager and Construction Superintendent., • Clearly communicates via text, phone call or email issues, problems, or questions in a timely manner., • Able to respond properly to the client and follow-up to make sure their needs have been completed to their satisfaction., • Keeps the Executive Team aware of all client concerns., • Maintain a positive, responsive, and flexible attitude to all clients. Safety • Maintain safe working conditions in their district at all times, • Participates in company required safety programs, • Follows company procedures on discipline if any safety rules are broken, • Have no accidents due to not following the company safety rules, • Inspects all job sites for unsafe working conditions and potential liabilities to BellaVista and our clients, • Safety or accountability concerns:, • Broken or damaged lights, tree branches, signs, concrete curbing, etc., • Broken windows, damaged cars, etc. Knowledge, Skill & Abilities • Thorough knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment utilized in landscape construction and maintenance., • Ability to communicate with homeowners, property managers, property staff., • Ability to understand and follow oral instructions., • Ability to assign and supervise the work of others, provide instruction, and inspire confidence. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to: • Physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions., • Perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects., • Possess the visual acuity to operate equipment and motor vehicles, perform trades tasks, inspect the work of others, and review work for accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness. Education and Experience • Must have at least 3-5 years of related experience in the landscape industry, estimating projects ranging in value from $100 to $200,000., • Must be at least 21 years of age., • Prior experience with landscape construction is required., • Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, standards, and industry practices relating to Landscape Construction., • Must have a good understanding of modern business practices and procedures, elements of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, and basic mathematics., • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required., • Knowledge of Google Docs and Sheets is required., • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with others is a must. Special Requirements • Possession of a valid Class C California driver license., • Able to be approved as a driver with company insurance.