Estimator (50107)
Summary
Creates cost estimates for irrigation, lighting, drainage, and landscape projects using design plans and estimating software, ensuring accuracy and cost efficiency.
Juniper is Growing! We are seeking an Irrigation Estimator to join our great team. This position is responsible for producing accurate and timely estimates for the installation division of the Company. The primary focus of the Irrigation Estimator is estimating for irrigation install projects, but the position may require estimating for lighting, drainage, landscape, and hardscape elements of a project as well.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complete material takeoffs and input data into company’s estimating software accurately and in a timely manner
- Produce all estimates accurately and on schedule to allow for thorough review and approval by the Estimating Manager and Client Relations Manager
- Provide value-engineering options to reduce costs without sacrificing quality
- Stay updated on new products, product supply, and pricing
- Communicate with the purchasing department to confirm accuracy in costs
- Support and participate in the development, implementation, and refinement of department processes and innovations
- Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Skills and Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 3+ years’ experience in landscape and irrigation estimating, design, sales, or another related field
- Knowledge of landscape and/or irrigation design, materials, and installation methods
- Experience designing Irrigation systems is a plus
- Credentialed landscape and/or irrigation professional is a plus
- Ability to read and interpret Landscape Architectural plans and irrigation plans required
- Competency in Microsoft Office required
- Competency in Stack, AutoCAD and/or Land F/X
- Aspire software program experience is highly desirable
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Self-starter and self-disciplined
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Results and action oriented with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
- Able to take direction and suggestions and be a collaborative team player