Project Manager/Estimator - Commercial Landscaping

Summary

Estimating includes actively seeking commercial construction projects to bid, performing quantity take-offs derived from a thorough understanding of a project's plans and specifications, assembly of bid items into a final bid to be submitted, along with the procurement of all bid documents. Project Management includes coordination and communication while efficiently working with employees, owners and/or general contractors towards the safe and timely completion of projects through scheduling, material procurement, etc.

Skills essential to success in this position include

• No less than two years of recent experience in a similar general contractor environment, preferably working directly in estimating and/or project management of Commercial Landscape and Irrigation projects;
• Understanding of the bid process;
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills;
• Driven, reliable, self-managed individual with excessive attention to detail;
• The ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

Additional skills and abilities that would prove beneficial include

• Strong computer skills; proficient with applications such as Outlook, Excel, Bluebeam, ProCore;
• Previous landscape and irrigation field experience preferred;
• Solid understanding of landscape and irrigation installation processes including the types of equipment and materials used to complete this scope of work;
• Understanding of establishment periods, punch lists, close outs, and warranty periods;
• Experience reading construction plans and specifications and ability to accurately build, visualize and anticipate a project from start to finish on paper based off information given;
• An understanding of productivity issues and apply standard unit man and equipment hours to fit the work being bid;
• An understanding of the Low Bid process used within the state of Minnesota and beyond;
• Ability to complete a thorough vendor solicitation process, analyze and select quality suppliers and subcontractors to ensure a successful bid and eventually a successful project;
• Knowledge and understanding of soils, plants, turfgrass, irrigation, and hardscapes;
• Ability to focus on generating reliable estimates based on historical costs and information;
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, fairness and ethical behavior when representing Peterson Companies, Inc. to owners, engineers, vendors, or competitors.

*Peterson Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person