BrightView Landscapes
Responsibilities
Lead and facilitate the weekly Sales and Estimating Meeting, reviewing the bid schedule with the Branch Manager, Project Estimating Team, and Business Developer.
Attend all Pre-Job “Turnover/Kickoff” meetings and weekly Staff Meetings with other departments and middle managers.
Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring effective planning and coordination for upcoming work.
Participate in all Design-Build projects, providing budget estimates or Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) projections as needed.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Estimators to ensure consistent performance and professional growth.
Utilize standard estimating software to prepare and present data to management.
Gather, calculate, and compile takeoff data to support bid proposal estimates.
Perform plan takeoffs, spreadsheet data entry, and detailed analysis of project plans, specifications, and construction details.
Conduct cost analyses, including material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead expenses.
Prepare quantity and labor estimates and obtain subcontractor pricing; develop estimates where no predetermined standards exist.
Partner with the Branch Manager and Head of Pre-Construction to prepare and review project estimates for completeness and accuracy.
Ensure all bids include a scope letter with qualifications and exclusions specific to each project.
Evaluate project documents for constructability and value engineering opportunities.
Maintain up-to-date pricing information from suppliers and subcontractors.
Analyze bids for competitiveness, margins, and closure strategies.
Develop and maintain resource databases for products, vendors, subcontractors, and regulatory requirements.
Support the overall goals and objectives of both local and regional teams.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Horticulture, Civil Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in estimating or pre-construction.
Familiarity with On-Screen-Takeoff (OST) and HCSS preferred.
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook); experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera Construction Scheduling software.
Demonstrate strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Proven customer service and relationship management skills.
Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
Physical Demands/Requirements
Constant operation of a computer and other office equipment, such as laptop, cell phone, and printers/copiers.
Position is sedentary; must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of time.
Work Environment
This role works in an indoor office work environment.
Benefits 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.
BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Facilities Services
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Lead and facilitate the weekly Sales and Estimating Meeting, reviewing the bid schedule with the Branch Manager, Project Estimating Team, and Business Developer.
Attend all Pre-Job “Turnover/Kickoff” meetings and weekly Staff Meetings with other departments and middle managers.
Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring effective planning and coordination for upcoming work.
Participate in all Design-Build projects, providing budget estimates or Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) projections as needed.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Estimators to ensure consistent performance and professional growth.
Utilize standard estimating software to prepare and present data to management.
Gather, calculate, and compile takeoff data to support bid proposal estimates.
Perform plan takeoffs, spreadsheet data entry, and detailed analysis of project plans, specifications, and construction details.
Conduct cost analyses, including material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead expenses.
Prepare quantity and labor estimates and obtain subcontractor pricing; develop estimates where no predetermined standards exist.
Partner with the Branch Manager and Head of Pre-Construction to prepare and review project estimates for completeness and accuracy.
Ensure all bids include a scope letter with qualifications and exclusions specific to each project.
Evaluate project documents for constructability and value engineering opportunities.
Maintain up-to-date pricing information from suppliers and subcontractors.
Analyze bids for competitiveness, margins, and closure strategies.
Develop and maintain resource databases for products, vendors, subcontractors, and regulatory requirements.
Support the overall goals and objectives of both local and regional teams.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Horticulture, Civil Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in estimating or pre-construction.
Familiarity with On-Screen-Takeoff (OST) and HCSS preferred.
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook); experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera Construction Scheduling software.
Demonstrate strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Proven customer service and relationship management skills.
Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
Physical Demands/Requirements
Constant operation of a computer and other office equipment, such as laptop, cell phone, and printers/copiers.
Position is sedentary; must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of time.
Work Environment
This role works in an indoor office work environment.
Benefits 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.
BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Facilities Services
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