Landscape Construction Cost Estimator- Bid /Build

Heritage and Company MBE•Holly, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare accurate, competitive and profitable landscape installation estimates. Review project scope, perform takeoffs, develop pricing, prepare proposals and support a complete handoff to project management and operations after award. Maintain estimating standards and cost accuracy, communicate clearly with customers and internal teams, and support estimator development when assigned.

Requirements

Three to five years of related industry experience, with landscape installation estimating experience preferred.
Ability to read plans, perform quantity takeoffs, calculate unit prices and convert material quantities; strong practical mathematics skills.
Ability to learn company estimating systems; proficiency with Word, Excel and email.
Clear, professional oral and written communication; organized records, attention to detail and reliable follow-through under deadlines.
Collaborative, customer service focused and receptive to coaching; able to train others and delegate when assigned.

Nice To Haves

Confirm the required depth of estimating experience.
Confirm the required estimating and takeoff platforms.

Responsibilities

Review plans, specifications, site conditions and bid requirements; clarify scope, exclusions and assumptions before pricing.
Perform takeoffs for planting, irrigation, masonry, walls, walkways, patios and site preparation; include decks or carpentry when within the company’s scope.
Develop labor, material, equipment and subcontractor costs; verify unit prices, production rates and estimating assemblies.
Verify labor burden, overtime, sales tax and overhead recovery factors with authorized company personnel before use.
Review bids for scope completeness, cost accuracy and margin; obtain the required internal review before submission.
Maintain the Bid Board daily; track deadlines, proposal status and customer follow-up.
Communicate proposal changes and issues promptly.
Help establish estimating procedures and standards; write and update seat SOPs and maintain organized, secure estimate and contract records.
Assist with the estimating budget and monthly reporting.
Confirm whether the prior Monthly Audit Data report remains required and who receives it.
Train and support estimating personnel when assigned; use completed job costs to improve future estimates and production assumptions.
Complete an estimating handoff to project management and operations with scope, budget, quantities, production assumptions, exclusions and contract requirements.
Clarify estimate assumptions and scope questions with project managers and operations after award; provide pricing support for proposed scope changes when requested.
Review completed job cost feedback with project management and operations to refine production rates, estimating assemblies and future pricing.
Follow company policies, safety requirements and SOPs; maintain an orderly workspace and dependable work schedule.
Complete at least 15 hours of continuing education annually, as stated in the prior offer.
Maintain professional communication, a teachable attitude and constructive teamwork.