Chief Estimator
Oakridge Landscape Inc • Valencia, CA9d • $95,000 - $110,000 • Onsite
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Chief Estimator Landscape Construction
Oakridge Landscape Inc•Valencia, CA
•$95,000 - $110,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Chief Estimator leads the estimating department and oversees the bid and preconstruction process for landscape construction projects. The role develops accurate, competitive, and profitable estimates and collaborates with operations, project management, purchasing, and executive leadership. It requires extensive commercial landscape construction experience, including irrigation systems, site development, hardscape installations, grading, erosion control, and public works projects. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a strong understanding of landscape construction means and methods, labor productivity, subcontractor management, and construction cost analysis. The Chief Estimator also manages and mentors estimators and preconstruction staff, establishes estimating standards and procedures, oversees workloads and bid schedules, and supports recruiting, training, and performance management. The position is full-time, exempt, and performed in person. The stated annual salary is $95,000–$110,000.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of commercial landscape construction estimating experience.
- Extensive knowledge of commercial landscape construction, irrigation systems, and hardscape construction.
- Knowledge of site development, soil preparation and planting operations, erosion control systems, grading and earthwork operations, and public works and prevailing wage projects.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, specifications, and bid documents.
- Experience pricing projects ranging from $100,000 to $20 million or more.
- Proficiency with estimating software and construction management platforms.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and technical documents.
- Valid California driver's license and ability to travel to job sites when necessary.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and review of detailed cost estimates for commercial landscape construction projects.
- Analyze project plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, grading plans, and contract documents.
- Perform quantity takeoffs for landscape, irrigation, hardscape, site furnishings, and related construction activities.
- Evaluate project risks, logistical challenges, and constructability considerations.
- Prepare and submit competitive bids, proposals, and budget pricing packages.
- Participate in client meetings, pre-bid conferences, and project interviews.
- Collaborate with executives and operations leaders on strategic pursuits.
- Establish bid markups, overhead allocations, and profit strategies.
- Monitor estimating performance metrics and bid results.
- Analyze post-project cost data to improve future estimating accuracy.
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and growth initiatives.
- Manage and mentor estimators and preconstruction staff.
- Develop estimating standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Oversee workload distribution and bid schedules.
- Conduct estimate reviews to ensure pricing accuracy and consistency.
- Support recruiting, training, and performance management efforts within the estimating team.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Company Vehicle + Gas Card
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
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Job Type
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Career Level
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