Construction Estimator

BrightView Landscapes

Santa Ana, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,304–$90,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
LOCATION
Santa Ana, CA
POSTED
13 days ago

Description

The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.

Job Summary

  • The Estimator reviews plans and prepares bid information for commercial landscape and irrigation projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Gather, calculate, and compile takeoff data for use in bid proposal estimates
  • Leverage measurement technologies to produce more efficient and accurate takeoffs
  • Utilize standard estimating software and CRM tools to build and present accurate quotes
  • Develop estimates where predetermined standards are not available, using sound judgment and historical data
  • Analyze bids, competitors, margins, and closure rates to help shape winning strategies
  • Provide Operations with necessary details for successful job start-ups, including scope clarifications and production assumptions
  • Ensure estimates align with branch production capabilities, regional pricing strategy, and client expectations
  • Identify opportunities to streamline estimating processes and improve accuracy through data and feedback loops

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Horticulture, Civil Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in estimating, preferably within the commercial landscaping or construction industry
  • Familiarity with estimating software; proficiency a plus
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Customer service mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
  • Experience using CRM systems, particularly Salesforce
  • Bilingual proficiency (Spanish) is a strong plus

Physical Demands/Requirements:

  • Constant operation of a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, photocopier, and computer printer
  • Position is sedentary; must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the time
  • Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur

Work Environment:

  • This role works in an indoor office work environment.

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Compensation Pay Range:

$70,304 - $90,000

BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.

It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.

About the Company

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BrightView Landscapes