Commercial Landscape Construction Estimating Assistant

NOW HIRING FOR COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING ASSISTANT!

ATTN RECENT OR UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE GRADUATES!!

GreenScapes Landscape Co. is the premier design/build landscape firm in Central Ohio with a long history of prominent projects since its establishment in 1977. We are currently seeking a creative & driven Commercial Estimating Assistant to join our team. Our talented designers & estimators have many years of experience with residential, commercial & municipal projects. As an employee owned company, GreenScapes continues to grow while also providing employees a meaningful stake in its future.

Job Description: Assist the Commercial Estimating department in all aspects of the bid process, estimation & project construction. Acquire the skills necessary to become a qualified landscape designer or commercial estimator.

The position will include a mix of office & field work that will vary based on current projects & time of year.

Commercial Estimator Assistant’s Responsibilities & Duties:

Drawing Landscape Plans & Details: Draft primarily in AutoCad; Convey design concepts through hand- drawing as well as graphic mediums such as Photoshop & 3d Modeling; Collaborate with designers to adapt and develop cohesive landscape plans for construction

Project Estimation: Complete takeoffs for landscape plans; Quantify work areas & plant material; Work with subcontractors & suppliers to source costs; Create detailed project proposals.

Administrative Tasks: Send purchase orders & subcontractor requisitions; Order equipment, materials, & supplies; Support designers & estimators with any additional tasks required.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Completion of Landscape Architecture/Landscape Design/Construction Management or related program

Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite - especially Photoshop, SketchUp or other 3d Modeling software, Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent math and problem solving skills, ability to multi-task, highly organized

Ability to read and comprehend blue prints and landscape drawings/plans

Self-motivated, attention to detail, work well in a team environment to complete projects.

Effective communication skills - verbal, written & through sketches to share complex ideas with both the design team & clients with ability to problem solve on the fly.

Estimating experience is a plus

Valid driver’s license required

Benefits: Competitive salary with benefits including: Family Health, Vision, & Dental options; a 50% company matched 401-K plan; paid vacations & holidays; enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

GreenScapes Landscape Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer & a Drug Free Workplace.