The Assistant Project Manager/Estimator focus will be to review plans and prepare bid information for commercial landscape and irrigation projects.

Responsibilities include

• Construction administration includes: preparing contracts & proposals, purchase orders, equipment rentals, scheduling, subcontractor certified payroll and estimating changes
• Coordinate project start-up with project managers
• Proactively provide information on key performance indicators to project managers
• Document Control for projects from inception to completion Perform billing in QuickBooks
• Manage subcontractor compliance
• Responsible for handling mark outs and reviewing close out documents
• Maintaining procedures for bidding project management
• Prepare and review bidding documents and change orders
• Oversee and coordinate punch list activities
• Maintain client relations
• Assists in generating budget research for estimating time, costs, special orders, etc.
• Maintain contact with bidding GC’s and architects on clarification of scope on projects in estimating
• Produce new project folders with appropriate paperwork and signed documents
• Meet with Project Manager, Production Manager, and Estimating to discuss kick-off project files
• Gathering, calculating, and compiling take off data for use in bid proposal estimates

Successful candidates must meet the following criteria for this exciting opportunity:

• Ability to read/follow plans/drawings is required
• Experience working in the landscaping industry on estimating and managing landscape and irrigation preferred
• Strong communication & organizational skills
• Extremely detail oriented & problem-solving ability
• Ability to manage high intensity environment and multi-tasking
• Proficient in MS Office required
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license is mandatory
• Knowledge with hardscape, plant material, night lighting, grades, elevation and drainage is required

The company is proud of its culture that promotes the highest quality service and exceeds expectations on every comer. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• 401K for all employees

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid Time Off Policy + 6 corporate holidays

• Career training and development programs

• Health Savings Account