Landscape Estimator (Construction)

Job Title: Landscape Construction Estimator

Position Overview

The Landscape Construction Estimator is responsible for developing accurate, competitive bids for new construction landscaping projects by combining field knowledge, plan interpretation, and other company software usage. This role requires both office-based estimating and field involvement, including jobsite visits to assess scope, verify conditions, and ensure bid accuracy.

The ideal candidate has hands-on landscaping construction experience, understands how work is performed in the field, and can translate that knowledge into precise estimates and well-structured proposals. This role plays a critical part in driving profitable revenue by ensuring projects are bid correctly.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Bid Development

• Review plans, specifications, and project documents to develop accurate scopes of work (SOW)
• Perform quantity takeoffs and calculate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs
• Build detailed and competitive estimates aligned with company pricing and margin targets
• Identify potential risks, gaps, or scope inconsistencies within project documents
• Prepare and submit professional proposals and bid packages

Field Verification & Jobsite Involvement

• Visit jobsites to assess existing conditions, access, logistics, and project constraints
• Verify scope details that may not be fully captured in plans or specifications
• Collaborate with field and estimating teams to ensure estimates reflect real-world production conditions
• Use field experience to improve accuracy, efficiency, and profitability of bids

CRM & Pipeline Management

• Track all bids, updates, and communications within CRM (Zoho)
• Maintain accurate deal records, including bid amounts, timelines, and statuses
• Coordinate with inside and outside sales teams on follow-ups and bid strategy
• Ensure all opportunities are properly documented and progressing thr...