Estimator – Landscape Construction

The Estimator supports the estimating team in preparing accurate competitive and complete bids for landscape construction projects. Responsibilities include reviewing plans and specifications performing quantity takeoffs soliciting vendor and subcontractor pricing assembling bid documents and supporting project hand off after award.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented organized eager to learn and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment.

• Review bid invitations plans specifications addenda scopes of work and related documents to understand project requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for landscape hardscape irrigation drainage site furnishings planting seeding sod mulch soil and related work.
• Assist with labor material equipment subcontractor and vendor pricing for bid-build landscape construction projects.
• Solicit track and follow up on supplier vendor and subcontractor quotes to ensure complete bid coverage.
• Compare proposals for scope completeness exclusions pricing accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Prepare bid worksheets estimate summaries proposals alternates unit prices and clarifications as directed by senior estimating staff.
• Maintain organized bid files including drawings specifications addenda quotes takeoffs and final submissions.
• Attend pre-bid meetings site walks and internal bid reviews as needed.
• Coordinate with project managers and operations teams to support a smooth project hand off after award.
• Track bid results update estimating databases and maintain historical cost information.
• Identify potential risks scope gaps schedule concerns access constraints and constructability issues during the estimating process.
• Support continuous improvement of estimating templates production rates vendor lists and bid processes.

• Associate or bachelors degree in construction management landscape architecture horticulture civil engineering business or a related field preferred.
• 12 years of experience in estimating construction landscaping civil site work or a related field preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings specifications details and bid documents.
• Strong mathematical organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general computer applications required.
• Experience with takeoff or estimating software such as Bluebeam PlanSwift ProEst B2W HCSS On Screen Takeoff Aspire or similar platforms is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work professionally with vendors subcontractors clients and internal teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple bids with competing deadlines.
• Valid drivers license and ability to attend site visits and pre-bid meetings as needed.

• Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy.
• Curious coachable and willing to learn landscape construction estimating practices.
• Comfortable asking questions and quickly tracking down information.
• Able to work independently while collaborating with senior estimators and project teams.
• Calm and focused under bid deadlines.
• Interested in landscape construction site development and bid-build project delivery.

This position is primarily office-based with occasional travel to project sites pre-bid meetings vendor locations and client meetings. Extended hours may be required during peak bidding periods or to meet bid deadlines.

Full-time position. Compensation will be based on experience qualifications and company pay structure.