Commercial Project Manager/Estimator

Santa Rita Landscaping based in Tucson, AZ is Southern Arizona’s Landscaping Solution having been in Business for over 34 years. We have built an excellent reputation for exceptional results for our customers based on high standards, excellent customer service
and expertise doing things “The Santa Rita Way” by empowering our employees through Ownership Thinking.

Santa Rita Landscaping is looking for a motivated and experienced individual for the following full-time openings:

Commercial Landscape Construction Project Manager/Estimator An excellent position for a professional looking to advance in the landscape industry, with the opportunity to learn about our specialized and varied lines of business. An interest in landscaping / irrigation and a knowledge of horticultural practices, plant materials, and hardscapes are desired. We value hard work and a willingness to jump into exciting and complex projects in our energetic and positive work environment. The Commercial Landscape Construction Project Manager/Estimator will be responsible for managing projects, clients, and schedules. Including seeking out and reviewing bid opportunities, attending pre-bid meetings, gathering, calculating and compiling take-off data for use in bid proposals. The Project Manager/Estimator will also be responsible for maintaining accurate cost, data, coordinating the bid job with the necessary internal sources, creating proposals and following them through the bid process as well as post bid follow up.

Responsibilities Job Requirements

• Prepares work to be estimated by performing takeoffs, * Minimum 2years’ experience creating commercial preparing proposals, bid specifications and related landscape estimates or direct experience in commercial documents landscaping

• Gathering, calculating and compiling information from * Demonstrate integrity and self-motivation construction drawings and specs for use in bid proposal * Ability to strategically plan estimates * Excellent Attention to Detail and follow up skills and

• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by * ability to multi-task studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents * Ability to prioritize tasks and excel in a fast-paced work environment

• Maintains schedule of all projects past, present and future * Able to communicate in a professional and courteous manner with customers and service personnel
• Communicates professionally and courteously to all personnel inside and outside of the company * Possess excellent oral and written communications skills

• Assists Department Operations Manager with monthly * Proficient in basic computer skills and commonly used reports for his/her department software

• Understands labor burden, overtime factor, and sales tax * Able to comprehend and implement scheduling tools and percentages for his/her department CRM software * Understands general and administrative (G&A) overhead * Able to create an atmosphere of cooperation and * recovery for his/her department professionalism

• Is self-motivated and driven with proven demonstrated
• Understands all bidding assemblies and production rates skills to drive schedules and get work done timely and for his/her department within budget

• Estimates, creates proposals for, and presents all change orders and ensures all change orders meet budgets

• Creates and submits submittal packages

• Submits accurate and timely billings, including monthly progress billings

• Attends project site meetings as needed

• Create and maintain blue-stake requests throughout project duration

• Invoicing, budgeting and ordering of project equipment and materials

Apply Today!

Santa Rita offers competitive pay based on experience and what YOU bring to the table. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, holidays, vacation, personal time off, 401k with match and participation in our EARN IT! Incentive Plan. If you think like an owner and think you have what it takes to join our team of professionals, send your resume AND a letter of interest.

Santa Rita Landscaping is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Project Management: 2 years (Preferred)
• Estimating: 2 years (Required)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

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

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Achievement-oriented — enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Detail-oriented — would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/Independent — enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative — prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High stress tolerance — thrives in a high-pressure environment

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented — quality and precision-focused
• Innovative — innovative and risk-taking
• Aggressive — competitive and growth-oriented
• Outcome-oriented — results-focused with strong performance culture
• Stable — traditional, stable, strong processes
• People-oriented — supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented — cooperative and collaborative

Schedule::

• Monday to Friday