Career Opportunities

Kelco Construction is NYC’s leading landscape contractor and maintenance provider that focuses on high profile and logistically challenging projects. We are looking for a Project Manager/ Estimator that thrives fast paced environments to help grow our rooftop division.

In this role you will do the following:

Estimating

• • Thoroughly examine and understand all bid documents including landscape drawings, specifications, scope sheets, etc.

• • Perform accurate and reliable area and material take-offs

• • Communicate RFIs clearly to design team and/or general contractors

• • Develop accurate, and well written proposals within the company bid format for presentation to the client

• • Follow company sales strategy throughout the estimating process

• • Attend site visits / client meetings as needed

Project Management

• • Act as the main point of contact and client liaison on projects

• • Meet with architects, landscape architects, general contractors, and clients as needed

• • Take on-site measurements, field verifications and project photos

• • Assemble and deliver submittal packages as required per project

• • Procure, coordinate and schedule materials deliveries and subcontractor activities

• • Work on occasion with the field team

• • Review on-site work for quality control and adherence to specifications

• • Manage and track project changes and adjustments

• • Review job costing and production reports to identify and resolve variances

You Must Meet These Qualifications:

• • 3-5 years of experience in the landscape industry

• • Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work to meet deadlines

• • Be self-motivated and able to work on a team and independently

• • Friendly and comfortable creating and maintaining relationships with clients, vendors, and crew members of all ages and from all backgrounds

• • Fluency in AutoCAD

• • Proficiency with Adobe Suite

• • Self-motivated, responsible, disciplined, and persistent
  • Have a valid driver’s license

• • Degree in landscape architecture, horticulture, construction/building management or a related field desired
  • Experience in the Green Roof Industry a plus

• • NYC experience a preferable