Join an Award-Winning Team as a Landscape Estimator!
Volt is immediately hiring a Landscape Estimator in beautiful Santa Barbara, Ca to become a vital part of a creative and skilled team. This amazing career opportunity is with an award-winning residential landscape construction company, renowned for creating some of the most esteemed gardens in Santa Barbara.
Full-Time/ Direct Hire
Flexible Schedule! (Adjust start and end times as needed),
*Hybrid Work Schedule Option*
Compensation: $75k - $105k Base Salary + Benefits
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
What We're Looking For:
Experience: Minimum of 3 years in estimating with a strong background in landscape construction, including grading, drainage, planting, irrigation, lighting, and hardscape.
Excel Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis and reporting.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Tech-Savvy: Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and Windows operating systems.
Driver's License: Valid for site visits and inspections.
What You'll Do:
Analyze & Estimate: Dive into landscape plans, perform detailed take-offs, and convert specifications to determine the materials, labor, equipment, subcontractor requirements, and costs needed for accurate estimates.
Ensure Compliance: Guarantee that all estimates for labor and materials meet specifications, timelines, budgets, and profit margins.
Source Materials: Identify and select the best materials, vendors, sub-vendors, and subcontractors to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
Collaborate: Work closely with Supervisors to ensure projects are installed according to the bid specifications.
Site Visits: Conduct site inspections, maintain quality control, and attend necessary meetings to ensure project success.
Client Service: Provide complete, accurate, and timely service to clients, vendors, and staff with efficiency and courtesy.
Process Change Orders: Manage and process change orders for ongoing projects as required.
Meet Deadlines: Prioritize tasks effectively to meet established deadlines.
Important to Note: While this role involves some site visits and field inspections, the majority of your work will be desk-based. This position is ideal for those who excel in analysis, planning, and coordination rather than those who prefer fieldwork.
Why Join Us?
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Plan, 2 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO),
Creative Environment: Be part of a team that values innovation and craftsmanship.
Prestigious Projects: Work on high-profile, award-winning landscaping projects.
Professional Growth: Enjoy opportunities for career development and advancement.
Community Impact: Help create beautiful, sustainable landscapes that enhance the local community.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
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Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. ยง 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
