Join Ivy Terra team

  • Listed : 04/14/2021
  • Region : Houston, TX USA
  • Regional Office : Houston, TX USA
  • Apply Now : Please send resume or portfolio and a short cover letter to careers@ivy-terra.com

Commercial Landscape Estimator

Ivy Terra Lawn and Landscape

Houston, TX USA, Full Time Possibly Remote

Compensation: $60,000 to $85,000 Annually

  • Management and Executive Positions
  • Estimating
  • Business Development and Sales
  • Account and Service Management

Ivy Terra LLC is looking for commercial landscape estimators to join our growing Houston, TX, landscape company. Our ideal candidate is attentive, punctual, and reliable.

Compensation:

$60,000.00 to $85,000/Year (DOE)

Job Description:

Work as part of the Ivy Tera LLC team to develop and implement a plan with objectives to targeting projects in new regions, Harris County, and for expanding within our existing service regions and customer base. Increase brand and company recognition by participating in community and business networking events.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs all aspects of the bidding process including material takeoffs, soliciting subcontractor quotes, material quotes, finalizing specialty material orders, and proposal generation

  • Reports directly to the senior project estimator to ensure thoroughness and accuracy of all estimates

  • Work in tandem with the landscape architects/designers, senior estimator, and construction manager to accurately price out all aspects of construction

  • Maintain communication with Design and Construction departments to ensure proposals are submitted on time and with accurate budgets

  • Calculating installation costs for: demolition, grading, hardscape, drainage, irrigation, soil amendments, planting, fencing, and many more

Required Skills:

  • Detail oriented, thorough, and precise in planning and executing job responsibilities

  • Ability to accurately read and interpret project plans and specifications, and details of varying levels of complexity

  • Ability to creatively and professionally problem solve individually and collectively

  • Ability to organize and achieve multiple deadlines at one time and handle frequent interruptions

  • Willingness to accept constructive feedback and apply necessary corrections in a timely manner

  • Dependable and reliable

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in landscape estimating

  • Excellent communication skills including written, oral, and listening skills

  • Understanding of local best construction practices

  • Valid Texas Driver's License and Clean MVR

  • Bachelor's degree in related construction program (Preferred)

  • Proficiency with industry specific bidding software

  • Proficiency with computer-based takeoff programs

Benefits Package:

  • Company Cell phone and computer will be provided

  • Demanding, fun, friendly, and professional work environment

We are looking forward to receiving your resume!

Additional Application Instructions

Please send resume or portfolio and a short cover letter to careers@ivy-terra.com

Ivy Terra LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are considered based on skills, experience, and qualifications without regard to race, age, creed, color, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military background, disability, or any other legally protected status. All employment related decisions are made in accord with this policy.

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