Landscape Designer & Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview :

Landscaping by J.Michael has been a leader in the Massachusetts landscaping industry for over three decades. Our culture emphasizes professionalism, motivation, excellence, and continuous professional growth. Headquartered in Marshfield, MA.

Position Overview :

The Landscape Designer & Estimator plays a pivotal role in translating landscape designs into actionable, cost-effective projects. This position involves a detailed understanding of client requirements and specifications to prepare beautiful designs and accurate cost estimates, collaborating closely with design teams, clients, and contractors. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in landscape design and construction, exceptional analytical skills, and effective communication abilities.

Day-to-day responsibilities include a combination of the following :

The primary responsibility is to accurately assess and provide detailed cost estimates for landscape design and construction projects, ensuring they align with client expectations and financial feasibility.

Key Responsibilities :

• Analyze project specifications and plans to prepare detailed quantity and material price take-offs.
• Develop comprehensive project cost summaries and present findings and recommendations clearly to potential clients and management.
• Collaborate with team members, landscape architects, clients, contractors, and sub-contractors to adjust and refine cost estimates.
• Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of products, projects, and services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as projects progress.
• Recommend enhancements to cost-estimating procedures to leverage historical data and minimize future discrepancies.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site walkthroughs, weekly production meetings, and bi-weekly meetings with the General Manager.

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