Assistant Landscape Estimator

Mountain Sky, Inc. is seeking a skilled and motivated Assistant Landscape Estimator to join our team! The Assistant Landscape Estimator works with the Landscape Construction division to develop detailed estimates for various projects and assist with the communication of bids and scopes of work, playing a vital role in bidding, budgeting, and developing project plans.

DUTIES

Bidding & Estimating

• Collaborate with project managers to draft and review both private and public landscape proposals.
• Input data, build pricing matrices, and assist in compiling comprehensive bids for both large-scale commercial tenders and high-end residential installations.
• Review project plans, specifications, and contracts to develop accurate pricing.
• Promptly process scope changes and estimate revisions as needed.
• Assist in the organization and preparation of bid documents prior to submission.
• Assist in the development and execution of job packets.
• Prepare and present detailed construction cost estimates.
• Research, compile, and organize technical product submittals, catalog cut sheets, and material samples for approval.
• Collaborate with project managers and subcontractors to negotiate costs and finalize bids.
• Conduct quantity take-offs and analyze labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Assist in the procurement of material substitutions for upcoming jobs as needed.
• Coordinate with vendors/subcontractors to execute pre-bid meetings and bid walkthroughs.
• Track RFIs, addendums, and change orders; prepare and submit relevant documentation for ongoing contracts.
• Provide input on construction site considerations that may impact estimating accuracy or project delivery.
• Act as a point of contact for vendor material pricing requests and general contractor bid inquiries.
• Maintain and update the estimating calendar; track deadlines, bid addendums, and historical pricing data.
• Support post-bid processes including tracking bid results and...