JENSEN LANDSCAPE

Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in five states across the central and western United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. At Monarch Landscape Companies, your achievements determine your rewards, your abilities define your success, and your professionalism leads to autonomy.

Jensen is experiencing tremendous growth and we are currently searching for a Senior Estimator in Milpitas. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and is able to keep a positive attitude under pressure and while juggling multiple priorities.

Essential Functions of Position:

• Manage estimating schedule in conjunction with Chief Estimator
• Manage department workflow and systems
• Train and mentor junior staff members
• Strategize and plan for successful bid outcome with Business Developer and Management
• Experience bidding Private and Public Works projects
• Understand wage determinations for target markets
• Experience bidding complex and large-scale projects including podium and rooftop work
• Sign and adhere to Non-Disclosure Agreements on confidential projects
• Understand and incorporate client issued documents into bid process (ITB, SOW, Bid Form, Schedule, Specifications, etc.)
• Build qualified vendor and subcontractor network to ensure competitive pricing
• Descope subcontractor proposals and understand associated risk
• Build cost estimates in bid and budget environments
• Understand appropriate markups per job type and scope of work
• Attend pre-bid and post scope review meetings with clients
• Manage project team and ensure bids are completed on time
• Provide peer bid reviews as necessary
• Package projects, including all scopes of work, for management review
• Provide risk assessment and suggestions to alleviate risk exposure in projects
• Review and contribute to value added pricing opportunities
• Complete proposals and bid packages per predefined strategy
• Accountable for complete project estimate
• Accountable for successful operational turnover

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Professional demeanor with staff and clients
• Must foster a positive and collaborative team environment
• Ability to prioritize workload in high volume market
• Ability to manage multiple project assignments concurrently
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5-10 years of experience in commercial construction estimating
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software programs
• Preferred experience working with estimating software platforms, including On-Screen Takeoff & Bid2Win
• Demonstrate proven track record of bid to contract conversions

Total Rewards

At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Monarch also provides eligible employees with an array of additional benefits, including:

• The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&d; and a number of supplemental insurances
• Company Provided Life/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 3 Days Paid Bereavement
• 5 Days Paid Jury Duty
• Employee Equity Program
• Paid Time Off Starting at 2 weeks per year
• Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance
• On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay
• Referral Bonuses Programs
• Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
• Education Assistance
• Best-in-Class Learning Management System
• Career Advancement Opportunities

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.

Pay range: $90,000 - $115,000

Jensen Landscape is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer.

Jensen Landscape is an On Demand Daily Pay employer