VP of Estimating/Project Management
Olive Branch, MS, United States
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Job Title
VP of Estimating/Project Management
Location
Landscape Center - Olive Branch, MS 38654 US (Primary)
Category
Landscape Construction
Salary Grade
Employee Type
Full-time
Job Description
As VP, you are responsible for estimating and project management for our landscape construction customers. This may involve design work, bidding/estimating, partnering with sales and our in-house service teams, managing subcontractor relationships, and ultimately delivering the solution we have promised our customer.
Job Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day operations of assistant project managers and estimators.
Work with the development and growth of the construction and enhancement sales teams to meet and exceed company goals.
Manage estimating workflow and pipeline to provide complete proposals before bid deadlines.
Review RFP’s, plans, addendums, and specs to determine the scope of work and the most effective production methods.
Assist customers and ops team with technical information and pricing before and during construction.
Develop relationships with key GC and developer decision-makers within the company’s regions.
Obtain qualified subcontractor quotes for each scope of work and review scope and final bids with each sub.
Solicit written quotes for materials, plant materials, and any other items needed to complete the total direct cost estimate for the job.
Travel to job sites to observe current conditions, job progress and attend required meetings.
Complete plan take-off and enter all estimate data in estimating software.
Maintain records of all sales leads and/or customer accounts.
Assign, recommend, and/or propose gross profit margins based on current pricing guidelines.
Responsible for approving all assistant project managers work.
Prepare bid summaries for each estimate and review them with Sales management as part of the Sales hand-off.
Complete a thorough pre-construction hand-off of the job packet with the Operation team as part of the Start clean/Finish clean Process.
Participate in all WIP and job cost review meetings.
# of Hires Needed 1
Hiring Manager
Peterman, Jeffrey
Job Requirements
Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Construction management, Horticulture, Business or any other applicable major is strongly desired.
Extensive understanding of landscape installation and construction methods.
Basic knowledge of plant materials and best horticultural practices.
Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
Ability to build strong relationships with prospects, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and team members.
Ability to project a professional image and a positive attitude in all situations.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and estimating software like Pro-Est, Dynascape, and Aspire.
Basic understanding of business math, accounting, and financial reporting.
Minimum Experience Required:
3+ years of leadership/management experience
3+ years of estimating/project management or landscape design experience
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