Experienced Estimator/Project Manager - Landscape Construction

• ALPHA Landscapes is seeking a full time, experienced commercial landscape estimator/project manager.
• ALPHA Landscapes is an established commercial construction focused landscape firm working with general contractors, municipalities, and the DOT in central Iowa.
• We are looking to bring someone into the company with experience bidding, and managing projects as a earthworks/civil construction contractor.
• This position will have a primary focus on estimating and managing our prime, DOT, and civil construction-type projects.

Benefits Include

• Profit Share Opportunities
• Company funded life-insurance plan
• Company funded health insurance
• Retirement plan with 3% company match
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Job Description

• Manage assistant PM to facilitate workload
• Quantity takeoffs
• Quote procurement from suppliers and subcontractors
• Create competitive, profitable proposals
• Following up with clients post-bid
• Backlog forecasting/management
• Complete Submittals/RFIs
• Putting projects under contract (Confirming scope and contract amounts, setup orders and create POs)
• Change order/document management
• Schedule coordination with clients, subcontractors, and ALPHA production superintendents
• Provide direction to superintendents and field supervisors when there are scope questions.
• Attend pre-construction coordination meetings when required.
• Assist office administrator with AIA billings as needed

Requirements

• Self motivated individual who can increase sales and revenues.
• Must have ability to manage your time and work effectively with little supervision
• Capable of preserving confidential or sensitive information
• Effective time management, organization and multi-tasking skills
• Able to prospect new clients/projects
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Proven customer service skills
• 3 years of previous civil construction estimating or project management experience

**All new hire candidates will be required to take a drug test upon arrival their first day at ALPHA Landscapes. In the event the candidate tests positive, the candidate will not be able to start until they provide a negative test. ALPHA Landscapes holds to right to withdraw the offer at anytime unless a negative test is provided. Candidates who refuse to submit to a drug test will no longer be considered for employment, and any offer of employment will be rescinded.**