Estimator

Stephens Landscaping Professionals • Moultonborough, NH

28d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Estimator is responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and profitable estimates for landscape construction projects. This role works closely with designers, sales team members, account managers, project managers, suppliers, and subcontractors to translate project concepts, plans, and client needs into clear scopes of work, cost estimates, and proposals. The Estimator plays a key role in supporting the sales and design process while helping ensure projects are properly priced, clearly scoped, and aligned with company margin expectations. The core function of this role is to support and collaborate with designers, sales specialists, project managers and account managers by preparing accurate estimates, validating project scopes, identifying cost considerations, and helping develop proposals that support both client expectations and company profitability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of landscape construction estimating experience required.
• Strong knowledge of landscape construction estimating principles, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor pricing, production rates, and cost controls.
• Experience reviewing landscape construction plans, specifications, scopes of work, and related technical documents.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with designers, sales representatives, account managers, project managers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and professional estimates, cost breakdowns, and proposal information.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to obtain and evaluate competitive pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with estimating software and related tools required.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple estimates and deadlines, and contribute effectively in a team environment.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Aspire is preferred; experience with similar systems such as LMN, Bluebeam, Procore, or PlanSwift is also valuable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with designers, sales specialists, project managers and account managers to understand client goals, project intent, design details, and scope requirements.
• Review design concepts, plans, specifications, and site conditions to identify pricing needs, constructability considerations, and potential scope gaps.
• Perform and track plan takeoffs for accurate estimating.
• Procure subcontractor and speciality material quotes as needed.
• Support proposal development by providing detailed cost breakdowns, assumptions, exclusions, alternates, and clarifications.
• Participate in internal handoff meetings to ensure project managers and production teams understand the estimate, scope, budget, and key project assumptions.
• Maintain estimating data, pricing history, production rates, vendor pricing, and subcontractor information to support accurate and consistent estimates.
• Recommend value-engineering options or alternative solutions when needed to align the project scope with the client's budget expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level