Responsibilities include actively seeking commercial construction projects to bid, performing quantity take-offs derived from a thorough understanding of a project's plans and specifications, assembly of bid items into a comprehensive final bid to be submitted, along with the procurement of all bid documents including bid bonds.

Skills essential to success in this position include:

• No less than 1 year of recent experience in a similar general contractor environment, preferably working directly in estimating;
• Understanding of the bid process;
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical skill;
• Driven, reliable, self-managed individual with excessive attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment;

Additional skills and abilities that would prove beneficial include:

• Degree in a construction related field;
• Strong computer skills; proficient with applications such as Outlook, Excel, Adobe;
• Previous field installation experience preferred;
• Solid understanding of excavation and utility installation processes including the types of equipment and materials used to complete this scope of work;
• Experience reading construction plans and specifications and ability to accurately build, visualize and anticipate a project from start to finish on paper based off of information given;
• An understanding of productivity issues and apply standard unit man and equipment hours to fit the work being bid;
• An understanding of the Low Bid process used within the state of Minnesota and beyond;
• Ability to complete a thorough vendor solicitation process, analyze and select quality suppliers and subcontractors to ensure a successful bid and eventually a successful project;
• Knowledge and understanding of soil type, compaction variables, geotechnical data, elevations and how these items can affect a project;
• An understanding of earthwork cut and fill volumes and site work balancing;
• Ability to focus on generating reliable estimates based on historical costs and information;
• An understanding of electronic takeoffs for earthwork volumes and quantities;
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, fairness and ethical behavior when representing Peterson Companies, Inc. to owners, engineers, vendors or competitors.

Do you feel like you’re the right fit and are ready to join us?!

Skills essential to succeed in this position include:

• No less than 1 year of recent landscape installation and plan reading experience;
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing a team;
• Solid communication and organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment;
• Driven, reliable, self-managed individual with excessive attention to detail;
• Experience operating skid steer and other landscape machinery;
• Ability to read, interpret and implement landscape plans;
• Stone and hardscape experience;
• Knowledge of plant material;
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and repeatedly;
• Ability to work all day in outdoor conditions;
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record;

Additional skills and abilities that would prove beneficial include:

• MNLA, ICPI or other certifications;
• Possess a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain in a timely manner;
• Irrigation installation and/or service experience;
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, fairness and ethical behavior when representing Peterson Companies, Inc. to owners, engineers, vendors or competitors.
  

This is a full-time, year-round position. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervise Commercial Landscape crews;
• Daily job site visits;
• Create and maintain the master projects schedule;
• Create and maintain the scheduling of manpower, equipment, resources, materials and subcontractors for an ever-changing environment;
• Attend onsite construction meetings & weekly office meetings;
• Continually monitor and assist crews to ensure proper jobsite processes and efficiencies are being met;
• Enforces all company and client safety policies and procedures;
• Procurement of materials for jobs;
• Promptly reviews and approves daily timesheets submitted by Foremen for accuracy and completeness;

Skills and qualifications essential to succeed in this position include:

• Ability to read and understand plans, material lists, guidelines and meet timelines.
• 3 years relevant experience in Commercial Landscaping;
• Track record of accomplishing tasks in a fast-paced environment while focusing on cost effectiveness and efficiency;
• Driven, reliable, self-managed individual with excessive attention to detail;
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, fairness and ethical behavior when representing Peterson Companies, Inc. to owners, engineers, vendors or competitors.;
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties in fast paced environment;
• High energy and performance level.

Do you feel like you’re the right fit and are ready to join us?! 

This opportunity includes a $7,000 hiring bonus which will be paid in two equal payments

(6 month and 12 months from date of employment).

A REFERRAL BONUS OF $3,000 WILL BE PAID TO ANYONE WHOSE REFERRAL LEADS TO A HIRE.

We are looking to add an Estimator/Project Manager to our team of construction professionals. Estimating includes actively seeking commercial construction projects to bid, performing quantity take-offs derived from a thorough understanding of a project's plans and specifications, assembly of bid items into a final bid to be submitted, along with the procurement of all bid documents. Project Management includes coordination and communication while efficiently working with employees, owners and/or general contractors towards the safe and timely completion of projects through scheduling, material procurement, etc.

Skills essential to success in this position include:

• No less than two years of recent experience in a similar general contractor environment, preferably working directly in estimating and/or project management of earthwork and utility projects;
• Understanding of the bid process;
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills;
• Driven, reliable, self-managed individual with excessive attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment;

Additional skills and abilities that would prove beneficial include:

• Strong computer skills; proficient with applications such as Outlook, Excel, Adobe/Bluebeam;
• Previous earthwork/utility field experience preferred;
• Solid understanding of excavation and utility installation processes including the types of equipment and materials used to complete this scope of work;
• Experience reading construction plans and specifications and ability to accurately build, visualize and anticipate a project from start to finish on paper based off of information given;
• An understanding of productivity issues and apply standard unit man and equipment hours to fit the work being bid;
• An understanding of the Low Bid process used within the state of Minnesota and beyond;
• Ability to complete a thorough vendor solicitation process, analyze and select quality suppliers and subcontractors to ensure a successful bid and eventually a successful project;
• Knowledge and understanding of soil type, compaction variables, geotechnical data, elevations and how these items can affect a project;
• An understanding of earthwork cut and fill volumes and site work balancing;
• Ability to focus on generating reliable estimates based on historical costs and information;
• An understanding of electronic takeoffs for earthwork volumes and quantities;
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, fairness and ethical behavior when representing Peterson Companies, Inc. to owners, engineers, vendors or competitors.

Peterson Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.