What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Construction Estimator position at Andre Landscape Services, Inc.?
The Landscape Construction Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates for commercial landscape construction projects. This position reviews project plans and specification, performs quantity takeoffs, solicits subcontractor and supplier pricing, and develops detailed cost estimates that support successful project bidding.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of estimates, RFIs, and bid proposals for public and private landscape construction projects
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and related documents to determine scope, pricing strategy, and constructability
- Conduct take-offs and develop detailed cost estimates including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor pricing
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements, building codes, and industry standards
- Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
- Solicit, analyze, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotes
- Maintain current database of unit prices and market trends
- Coordinate with operations, accounting, and business development teams to ensure alignment between estimates and execution
- Participate in pre-construction meetings and project handoff to operations teams
- Process Improvement & Reporting
- Establish and maintain estimating procedures, templates, and historical cost data
- Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy
- Report bid activity, success ratios, and market feedback to executive leadership
Skills/Abilities
- Proficient in conceptual and detailed cost estimating for landscape construction projects
- Strong ability to interpret landscape plans, grading, irrigation, planting, and hardscape details
- Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software (Sage, OST)
- Ability to build and maintain unit cost libraries and historical bid date
- Evaluate and compare proposals for scope, pricing, and qualifications
- Present estimates, value options, and bid strategies effectively to internal teams and clients
- Skilled in negotiating terms, pricing, and scope with vendors, subcontractors, and general contractors
- Build trust and rapport with clients during pre-bid meetings, Q&A, and post-bid follow-ups
- Craft detailed scopes of work, clarifications, and proposal document
Education/Experience
- 5 years of progressive experience in landscape or general construction estimating
- Demonstrated success estimating public works, commercial, and/or design-build landscape projects
- Proven ability to lead the full bid process, from takeoff to final proposal deliver
- Experience managing multiple concurrent bids
Preferred
- Associate's degree with significant estimating experience (5 years) in landscape construction industries may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's
- Experience working with prevailing wage/Davis-Bacon projects
- Experience with subcontractor procurement and scope writing
Work Environment
- Office-based
- Fast-paced environment with tight bid deadlines
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000