JAY CRAWFORD
Towson,MD
Summary
Skilled estimator with proficiency in budget development, reporting and estimation. Outstanding experience in landscaping and hardscaping. Experience with ordering and negotiating materials contracts with suppliers and vendors, to ensure projects are completed within set budget.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Estimator
Live Green Landscape Associates, LLC
11.2024 - Current
- Manage estimating department and complete yearly/quarterly sales goals
- Manage multiple weekly meetings to track sales progress, non-sales initiatives, coordinate with project management
- Identify areas for cost saving to help increase profitability and lower client costs.
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing best pricing for materials, labor and equipment.
- Represent the company at networking functions, to create new business and maintain existing relationships with clients
- Prepare and present marketing materials at lunch & learn events, client appreciation events
Commercial Estimator
Live Green Landscape Associates, LLC
01.2018 - 11.2024
- Qualify incoming bid invitations by reviewing civil, landscape and architectural drawings and specifications
- Assign projects to estimating staff based on criteria such as job size, scope and location
- Create proposals, and review proposals created by team to present to clients including general contractors, developers, and property owners
- Negotiate final contract value, scope, and requirements
- Review and execute contracts
- Use on-screen takeoff, proposal management software to confirm quantities, and create accurate and competitive estimates
- Work with estimating admin to create turnover package to field staff containing all necessary information for a successful installation
- Represent the company at networking functions, to create new business and maintain existing relationships with clients
- Prepare and present marketing materials at lunch & learn events, client appreciation events
Estimating Administrative Assistant
Live Green Landscape Associates, LLC
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Create submittal packages for project materials
- Utilize Miss Utility software to request utility marking at project locations
- Work with estimators to create project handoff folders to pass on to project management
- Obtain materials quotes from various suppliers via phone and email
- Create project close-out packages including maintenance instructions and warranty information
Education
High School Diploma -
Friends School of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05.2017
Skills
- Consistent Performer
- Estimating & Sales
- Customer Relationship Management
- Project Management
- Sandler Sales
- Contract negotiation
Affiliations
- Building Congress & Exchange - Young Professionals Committee
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior Estimator
Live Green Landscape Associates, LLC
11.2024 - Current
Commercial Estimator
Live Green Landscape Associates, LLC
01.2018 - 11.2024
Estimating Administrative Assistant
Live Green Landscape Associates, LLC
01.2018 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Friends School of Baltimore
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