Estimator (Landscape Division)

Job Description

Job Description

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a 120+ year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.

We are looking for an experienced Estimator to join our Landscape Division. The Estimator position is responsible for the development of accurate and timely estimates for both private and public works projects. Competitive candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of landscape estimating experience in construction.

Essential Functions

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, soils reports and existing site conditions to determine scope of work.
• Attend pre-bid meetings.
• Oversee the good faith effort process and communicate the DBE requirements to the estimating team.
• Coordinate bid preparation requirements with the Contract Administrator.
• Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required, and report findings to Chief Estimator and Division Manager.
• Track work history.
• Coordinate pre-bid RFI’s prior to specification cutoff date.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete take off of scope of work.
• Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid / project as assigned.
• Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimating figures.
• Monitor post bid submission dates towards contract procurement
• Ensure proper project handoff if project is taken over by another PM / Team.
• Coordinate scope of work with other Griffith Division and subcontractors.
• Interface with Owner and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.
• Draft subcontract agreements and coordinate subcontract and purchase order administration.
• Prepare budgets, subcontracts, purchase orders and assist in preliminary project schedules.
• Follow awarded contracts as assigned. May include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring material, monitoring progress, cost / budget, revenue, etc.
• Mentor and manage Junior Estimators and Interns as assigned.
• Take an active role in managing Owner relations / business development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree would be preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.

Experience

Minimum 3 years of Landscape estimating for construction projects.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills And Ability

Competencies

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Company Benefits Package

In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees — including a superior health benefits package — Griffith Company also offers generous performance-based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company's success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401K program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Annual Salary Range : $68,640 - $145,000 (depending on level of experience and qualifications).

Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside of the local area on a case-by-case basis.

Visit us at : www.griffithcompany.net

Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company.

Important Notice to Staffing Agencies / Recruiting Firms

Griffith Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Griffith Company employee or any of our external recruiting partners whom we already have an executed written agreement with. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Griffith Company property : Griffith Company mailing address, fax machine or email address; Griffith Company employees; or to Griffith Company's applicant / candidate database. Griffith Company will NOT pay a fee for any candidate placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Griffith Company will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Griffith Company’s Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Griffith Company will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Griffith Company’s CEO, Executive Vice President or Human Resources Director. No other Griffith Company employee is authorized to bind Griffith Company to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

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