Job Details
Ruppert is a commercial construction company combined as a privately and employee owned specialty contractor. A multi-state presence with a small company feel, our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community
Responsibilities:
- Manage estimating workflow to provide complete proposals before bid deadlines
- Manage estimating team and prioritizing bid deadlines
- Develop a partnership with the internal Operations Team
- Foster and maintain relationships with Landscape Architects, Vendors, Sub-contractors, and Clientele
- Assist customers with technical information and pricing during pre-construction
- Review plans and specifications to determine our scope of work and the most effective production methods
- Define scopes of work for various trades and distribute subcontract bid packages
- Review each subcontractor s scope of work and negotiate final bid prices
- Recommend preferred subcontractors on each job to internal team members
- Solicit written quotes for hard materials and site furnishings
- Submit plant lists to Purchaser to be sourced and priced
- Continually update estimating software database and factors
- Complete plan take-off and enter bid information into estimating software
- Calculate total direct cost estimates for each bid
- Assign or propose profit margins based on current pricing guidelines
- Prepare a Bid Summary for each estimate
- Develop value engineering alternatives
- Estimate change orders
Qualifications:
- Extensive understanding of hardscape or construction methods
- Basic knowledge of plant material and best horticultural practices
- Ability to read and understand plans and specifications
- Ability to build strong relationships with subcontractors and customers
- Ability to project a professional image and a positive attitude in all situations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Estimating Software Program
- Extensive understanding of business math, accounting, and financial reporting
What we provide:
- Competitive salary
- Medical benefits with dental and vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) plan
- Flexible work/life balance
- Family-oriented company culture
Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-verify Employer.