Assistant Chief Estimator - Gothic Landscape, Inc.
Riverside, CA 92503
About the Job
Are you the Assistant Chief Estimator we're looking for?
At Gothic Landscape, our mission is simple: deliver exceptional customer service and build lasting, authentic relationships—not only with our clients, but within our teams. Through innovation, vision, and dedication, we create landscapes that inspire where people live, work, and play. As the nation's largest family-owned landscaping company, we never lose sight of why we do what we do—or the people who make it all possible. Together, we cultivate something special that continues to thrive year after year.
Highlights of what our Assistant Chief Estimator will do:
- Maintains and improves Precision Database.
- Executes landscape and irrigation take-offs.
- Inputs take-offs into spreadsheet.
- Obtains pricing for materials.
- Obtains bids from sub-contractors.
- Creates job files.
- Prepares cost analysis by recapitulating material cost, labor cost, and overhead cost incurred in the fabrication or assembly of part(s).
- Where predetermined standard(s) are not available, makes an estimate.
- Informs immediate supervisor and/or materials department of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in bill of materials and routing.
- Maintains records and files for all related source documents pertaining to product cost, performance against standards, etc.
- Reviews take-offs prepared by estimators.
- Sets departmental budget and goals for this year.
- Makes sure that the department functions efficiently and effectively by purchasing equipment and materials as needed.
Are you the right fit for this role? Skills & experience that are necessary as a Assistant Chief Estimator will include, but not limited to:
- Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Business Administration, Construction Management or related field is preferred.
- Minimum 5-7 years experience as a landscape/construction estimator.
- Experience with supervising and training team of Estimators.
- Knowledgeable with landscape, irrigation, site drainage, and site development construction
- Experienced with takeoff and estimating software.
- Intermediate to advanced skill level in Excel and mathematics
- Extremely detailed and strong work ethic
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- OST & Sage Estimating experience preferred but not required
- Must be a team player and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Perks and Pluses:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
- 401(k) with company match
- 9 paid holidays per year with paid vacation & sick leave
- Salary: $85,000 - $92,000
Here at Gothic Landscape, we believe that your success is our success. The only thing missing is YOU. Apply Today!
Gothic Landscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer.