Currently seeking a Project Estimator to join our Structure Team. If you have a desire to provide detailed cost estimates with excellent customer service, we would love to hear from you! This is a hybrid role based in Kalamazoo, MI.
Support and maintain a highly effective estimate delivery system that provides detailed cost estimates and clarifications for new project opportunities in formats that support the needs of the internal project team and equips them to successfully manage project scope and the associated risks and costs. This role collaborates with Structure Business Development, Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing and Manufacturing to provide detailed estimates and clarifications for custom site elements within high profile, branded environments. This individual must be able to work on their own, or as a member of a team, to resolve design criteria, supplier issues, and manufacturing or technical problems.
Benefits:
Landscape Forms takes pride in offering a competitive benefits package including, but not limited to, insurance benefits (available your first day), 401(k), family and parenting leaves, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, quarterly bonuses, and paid time off.
How You Contribute:
Communicate with sales teams and end users to clearly define the project parameters and scope of work.
Evaluate structure project scope and gather material and supplier costs to provide accurate and timely cost estimates.
Collaborate with engineering, production, supply chain and other internal teams to seek necessary input during the estimating process.
Integrate issues of design, function, materials, durability, manufacturing processes, and safety with cost effective solutions.
Review, drawings, specifications and develop risk mitigating clarifications during the estimating process.
Assist business development team with assembly and execution of technical proposals for "Request for Proposals" (RFP's).
Collaborate with the project management team to evaluate and provide project schedules and lead times.
Support the project management team with change proposal pricing on active projects as necessary.
Ability to communicate technical information with an exceptional attention to detail.
Effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities and make progress on numerous projects concurrently.
Perform takeoff activity.
Other projects and responsibilities as necessary.
Education, Experience, and Skills:
Experience in a commercial construction or manufacturing environment is preferred.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, blueprint & specification reading, and must have robust computer skills. Knowledge of Bluebeam or other takeoff software preferred. Experience in metal fabrication, wood processing, cellular manufacturing, and the properties of material used in site furniture such as steel, aluminum, wood, and plastics along with a basic understanding of standard construction means and methods is preferred. Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field is also preferred but not required.
Mathematical and Reasoning:
Must analyze data, apply common sense, and communicate with detailed reports. Must be able to carry out instructions and utilize problem solving techniques in situations with many variables. This person must possess a high level of communication, organization technical writing and reasoning ability, as they are required to work with a variety of disciplines.
Language:
Must have the ability to give clear instruction regarding technical data to both technical and non-technical audiences. For example, Engineers, vendors, customers, production team members and those involved in construction of prototypes.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
Mostly office but may be required to work in noisy or hot environment and around moving machinery. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. Must be able to stand, sit, or walk for up to 5 hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the principal accountabilities.
Who We Are:
Landscape Forms is the industry leader in integrated solutions of high-design site furniture and advanced LED lighting. For more than 50 years we have produced site furnishings that help designers and other clients achieve beautiful, functional environments that enhance the experience of outdoor space. Our secret is simple. Design, Culture and Craft drive everything we do.
Landscape Forms’ culture takes its roots from our company’s unique history. For over 50 years, we have shaped our values based on the Power of Design and a Belief in People.
We believe in the “Design of Everything” as artful problem solving – more than the design of our products, design is creative thinking and problem solving that takes place throughout the organization.
We believe that People (both individually and collectively) are the core to our company’s personality, our ability to be leaders in our industry and our personal feeling of belonging to something bigger - an organization we believe in and where we can do our best work.
We believe culture should embrace Innovation, Accountability, Trust, Inclusion, Pride, and Safety.
