Landscape Estimator/Project Manager

Chelsea Garden Center Inc.

Green industry leader seeks Landscape Estimator/Project Manager with 2-5 years of experience.

Consider building your career with Chelsea Garden Center, in business since 1984. We are a dedicated group of plant enthusiasts in a multi faceted business. We operate two retail garden centers, along with design and installation services and a heavy construction landscape division. We offer our employees growth opportunities through diligence and a consistent work ethic.

This key position is responsible for bidding, estimating, sales and project management. Candidate will be responsible for scheduling, equipment, materials, work crews required for the installation of commercial and residential landscape projects of all sizes. Job site and client meetings; liaison with architects and construction managers. Successful candidate must track job costs, submit monthly requisitions, certified payrolls, write proposals and follow multiple projects though to completion and final billing.

Company:
   Chelsea Garden Center Inc.

Office Location:
   231 West 29th Street, Suite 801
   New York, N.Y. 10001

Required Skills:

  • At least 3 years cost estimating, project construction/management & job costing.
  • 2-5 years experience installing softscapes and hardscapes.
  • Strong sales and customer relations (written and verbal communication skills).
  • Experience reading plans is necessary, but design experience is not.
  • At least 2 years scheduling and managing multiple crews and subcontractors efficiently.
  • Mature decision-making skills, organizational and problem solving skills.
  • Proven ability to profitably manage job hours.
  • Knowledgeable in hardscape and plant materials.
  • Paperwork flow/handling of purchase orders, change orders, and work orders.
  • Computer skills are essential. (MS Word and Excel and beyond).
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative to exceed the customer's expectations.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Valid driver's license.


If interested, kindly email your resumes to david@chelseagardencenter.com

Company Website: www.chelseagardencenter.com