Landscape Estimator Resume

Paul Nicholson

431 Providence Lane

La Puente, CA 91744

(555)-555-5555

[email]

Job Objective To secure a position as Landscape Estimator with dependable firm looking to expand.

Highlights of Qualifications:

• Remarkableexperiencein estimating commercial and residential landscape projects
• Expertise in landscape estimating, public and private bids
• Familiarity with sod, native seed, irrigation, trees, shrubs and rock materials
• Wide knowledge of landscape and irrigation design and nomenclature
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and estimating software
• Ability to read landscape construction and irrigation plans blueprints
• Ability to generate proposals based upon accurate cost estimates
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills

Professional Experience:

Landscape Estimator, August 2005 – Present

Heritage Custom Lawn & Landscape, La Puente, CA

• Assisted in determining the project scope and the need for subcontractors.
• Reviewed project documents including instructions to bidders, drawings, specifications, general conditions and special conditions.
• Prepared subcontractor and vendor information packages and solicit quotes.
• Co-authored contract file upon award of contract and prepared maintenance turnover materials.
• Performed job analysis and budget estimation.
• Prepared landscape proposals,include native plant salvage, planting, irrigation, hardscape, and fencing.

Landscape Estimator, May 2000 – July 2005

Bluemel’s Landscape, La Puente, CA

• Supervised estimating team and assigned projects to individual estimators.
• Directed all irrigation estimating and reviewed and maintained irrigation bids.
• Provided support at all levels and for all Estimating Team members.
• Coordinated pre-bid meetings and made pre-sales calls.
• Updated Bid Progress Log Bid sent Log, and Client Logs; update Bid Board.
• Compiled and maintained database for environmental mitigation estimating (lake management, wetland mitigation, etc.).

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL