Estimator

JOBTITL**E:** Estimator

REPORTS TO: General Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: No

TRAVEL: No

FLS**A:** Non-Exempt

GENERA****L JOB SUMMAR****Y

The Estimator is responsible for compiling estimates of how much it will cost to provide a client with products and/or services**.**

CORE AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Understand the project or program scope and its requirements

• Determine key variables for costs and other estimates

• Research information on upcoming jobs for bidding purposes

*REQUIREDKNOWLEDGE,SKILLSAND AB*ILITIES

• General knowledge of landscape construction operations

• Excellent numerical skills and an analytical mindset

• Effective listening skills to understand the scope and expectations of tasks to be performed

• A positive attitude when faced with challenges

• Work in an organized and proactive manner

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam

• Work cooperatively and collaboratively both, independently and as part of a team (team oriented)

• Effective and professional communication skills; verbal and written

• Detail oriented, able to multi-task and flexible

• Valid California Driver’s License

EDUCATIONAND EXPERIEN****CE

At least a High School Diploma or GED required and a minimum of 3 years’ experience estimating in the construction industry and/or a related field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to talk and listen

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach, and use hands, arms and fingers

• Able to lift and/or move up to 40lbs.

• Routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

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Team Member Signature Date

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Manager Signature Date

CORE AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Understand the project or program scope and its requirements

• Conduct hand-offs

• Update award status

• Manage non-awarded jobs

• Determine key variables for costs and other estimates

• Key variables needed for:

• Pre-bid meetings

• Bid bond for prime bids

• Work in Progress (WIP) for project backlog

• Gather first-hand information from sites, warehouses or other venues

• Coordinate the bid calendar

• Research information on upcoming jobs for bidding purposes

• Search exchange for jobs

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above job description in its entirety and am capable of performing all of the stated requirements.

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Team Member Signature Date

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Manager Signature Date

JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

I have received a copy of the job description for my position:

Position: __________________________________ Date: _____________________

I have reviewed this job description and I understand all my job duties and responsibilities. I am able to perform the Core Areas of Responsibility as outlined. I understand that my job may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my location or department without it being specifically included in the job description. If I have any questions about job duties not specified on this description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or General Manager.

Elite measures a team member’s performance two ways. The first way is to measure the effectiveness of a team member’s ability to complete their job duties as is stated in their job description. The second way is to measure team member’s behaviors. We encourage all team members’ to talk to their Supervisor or General Manager to get feedback about their performance more than once per year.

I have discussed any questions I may have had about this job description prior to signing this form.

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Team Member Signature Date

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