ZEN Associates, Inc., an award-winning Landscape Architecture Design + Build firm, is currently looking for a full-time Project Estimator to join our team. We are searching for an individual who has 2+ years of experience estimating residential, commercial and bid/build landscape construction projects. The candidate should be knowledgeable in all phases of site construction including grading, excavation, concrete, masonry, planting, and subcontracting. They must have a firm understanding of the construction process and understand production rates for both the large and small projects. We build residential and commercial projects on the ground, on rooftops, and indoors. We are a fast-paced and creative firm whose work has been featured in many publications including Architectural Digest and New England Home. Instead of working on the same type of projects over and over, we work on unique projects every day.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Be able to accurately do plan takeoffs digitally and by hand.
• Perform takeoffs and pre-bid analysis of projects.
• Source and obtain competitive quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Conduct pre-bid review with management and designers.
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates, proposals, contract agreements, subcontracts and bid forms.
• Prepare project budgets and schedules.
• Maintain database on Construction Online of project bids, dates, and results.
• Compile bidding information to improve bidding process and standardization.
• Put together and distribute Construction Packages.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Minimum 2+ years of landscape construction estimating experience.
• Proficient in estimating software to support all aspects of the estimating process
• Comfortable in a dynamic design/build office working with a team of Landscape Architects, Construction Managers, and Interior designers.
• Should be knowledgeable in all phases of site construction including grading, excavation, concrete, masonry, planting, and subcontracting.
• Have a firm understanding of the construction process and understand production rates for both the large and small projects.
• Have strong working knowledge of landscape construction techniques and production rates
• Be organized, motivated, and a self-starter

Education:

Bachelor's or Associate Degree in a related field such as Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Business, or Accounting.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

Profit sharing Yearly bonus

Work Location:

In person