Senior Estimator

Marshfield, MA
Full Time
Experienced

Horticultural Services, LLC, located in Marshfield, MA, is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead/join our team. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, detail oriented, and posses excellent communication skills.   

Job Summary

The Senior Estimator is responsible for prospecting, take offs/estimates, subcontractors, submittals, budgets  for public and private construction projects.  Our ideal candidate should have strong civil and site skills, ability to use CAD and Bluebeam take off software and familiar with the New England construction market.

Essential Functions

  • Lead estimating team with timely roll-out and execution of the entire estimate deliverable process.
  • Analyze drawings and specifications to ensure required documentation is present and determine scope of work.
  • Develop full scope estimates based on Bid-Build, Design-Build or CM/GC construction documents. 
  • Provide detailed quantity take off of specific trades as needed.
  • Create detailed crew and production cost estimates.
  • Attends project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews.
  • Gather and monitor actual cost vs. estimated cost, maintaining project cost history. 
  • Manage and maintain subcontractor  database and pre-qualifications. 
  • Builds effective relationships with customers, subcontractors, suppliers and others that reflect and support the company core values and exceeds customer expectations. 

Qualifications and Skills

  • BS in Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, or similar field with 5+ years of preconstruction/estimating experience on commercial projects. 
  • Knowledge of landscaping, irrigation, masonry and site work. Playground and Sportsfield a plus.
  • Able to manage multitask  multiple projects concurrently.
  • Strong computer skills including knowledge and efficiency in the following software: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD 3D, Takeoff Software (Bluebeam), Procore and RS Means.  Survey and site layout a plus.
  • Possess excellent organizational skills and strong communications skills, verbal and written.
  • Resourceful and diligent in seeking solutions to problems. 

Benefits 

  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance 
  • Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Bonuses
  • Training Incentives
  • Industry License Increases 
  • Annual Merit Reviews
  • Advancement with Growth Potential 
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