What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horticulture Estimator position at Botanical Designs?
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https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/59S8/Estimator_Nov2025_164818
Company Overview
Botanical Designs and its affiliates, Foliage Design Systems, McCaren Designs, Good Earth and Articulture are a creative and dynamic company specializing in interior and exterior landscaping, as well as seasonal holiday décor installations. Our mission is to transform commercial spaces into visually stunning environments that reflect beauty, festivity, and functionality. We are passionate about our work and committed to delivering high-quality design and installation services to our clients.
Summary Description:
We are seeking a Horticulture Estimator to provide accurate cost projections for our Internal and External Horticulture projects. Specializing in predicting the costs of Interior plants and containers that meet the design aesthetic of the client and ongoing maintenance for these projects. Exterior projects are few but still part of the responsibilities. You will bridge the gap between design and execution, ensuring that our plant selections and landscape installations are both beautiful and profitable. Responsible for providing accurate cost projections that balance profitability to ensure our projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Horticulture, Finance, or a related technical field. 3–5 years of experience, proficiency in MS Excel and estimating software, Strong numerical aptitude, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
Preferred
Medical with contribution coverages on our health program as defined by plan
Dental as defined by plan
Vision as defined by plan
401K as defined by plan
Paid Holidays as defined by company policy
Personal Time Off (PTO) based on the accrual allotment as defined by the company policy
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
This is a minimal description of duties and is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned. As the nature of business demands change, so may the essential functions of this position.
Botanical Designs LLC. And affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All offers of employment at Botanical Designs LLC. are contingent upon clear results from a background check.
https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/59S8/Estimator_Nov2025_164818
Company Overview
Botanical Designs and its affiliates, Foliage Design Systems, McCaren Designs, Good Earth and Articulture are a creative and dynamic company specializing in interior and exterior landscaping, as well as seasonal holiday décor installations. Our mission is to transform commercial spaces into visually stunning environments that reflect beauty, festivity, and functionality. We are passionate about our work and committed to delivering high-quality design and installation services to our clients.
Summary Description:
We are seeking a Horticulture Estimator to provide accurate cost projections for our Internal and External Horticulture projects. Specializing in predicting the costs of Interior plants and containers that meet the design aesthetic of the client and ongoing maintenance for these projects. Exterior projects are few but still part of the responsibilities. You will bridge the gap between design and execution, ensuring that our plant selections and landscape installations are both beautiful and profitable. Responsible for providing accurate cost projections that balance profitability to ensure our projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- Biological Takeoffs: Perform precise quantity takeoffs for plant and decorative containers, materials, that fulfill the project needs.
- Maintenance Estimating: Forecast labor and equipment hours for recurring services such as pruning, mulching, pest management, and replacement costs.
- Sourcing & Procurement: Source pricing from approved nurseries and specialized vendors for high-quality specimens and materials.
- Proposal Development: Create detailed bid packages that account for plant mortality risks, seasonal planting windows, and equipment logistics. Proposals should be in a PPT presentation.
- Project Analysis: Review blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to understand the full scope of work.
- Cost Forecasting: Calculate requirements for raw materials, specialized equipment, labor hours, and production time.
- Vendor Management: Solicit and evaluate quotes from subcontractors and suppliers to find competitive pricing.
- Bid Preparation: Develop and present detailed formal proposals to Business Developer and General Manger for review.
- Site Visits: Business Developers to complete the initial site visit to acquire specific requests and needs of the client. Should an additional visit be required BD will coordinate with the estimator
- Mastery of estimating software
- Advanced math skills for complex calculations and data analysis to ensure accuracy..
- Detail-Oriented and precision is vital, as minor errors in quantity takeoffs can lead to significant financial losses.
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Horticulture, Finance, or a related technical field. 3–5 years of experience, proficiency in MS Excel and estimating software, Strong numerical aptitude, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
Preferred
- Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or Certified Estimating Professional (CEP).
Medical with contribution coverages on our health program as defined by plan
Dental as defined by plan
Vision as defined by plan
401K as defined by plan
Paid Holidays as defined by company policy
Personal Time Off (PTO) based on the accrual allotment as defined by the company policy
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
This is a minimal description of duties and is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned. As the nature of business demands change, so may the essential functions of this position.
Botanical Designs LLC. And affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All offers of employment at Botanical Designs LLC. are contingent upon clear results from a background check.