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Estimator
Cornerstone Recruiting
Location not stated
Mid level
2 days ago
- irrigation
- Bluebeam
2 days ago
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for commercial landscape projects.
- Conduct site visits, field measurements, and scope meetings with clients, contractors, vendors, and project teams.
- Review plans, specifications, drawings, bid documents, and project scopes to identify labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor requirements.
- Develop detailed takeoffs and pricing for landscape installation, maintenance, irrigation, hardscape, planting, site improvements, and related work.
- Utilize landscape design knowledge to understand plans and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
- Solicit and evaluate pricing from suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Prepare detailed proposals, bids, and estimates in accordance with project specifications and client requirements.
- Manage the estimating process from initial opportunity through bid submission and project award.
- Prepare and coordinate submittals , including product information, material selections, and related documentation.
- Review project changes and prepare accurate change order pricing and documentation .
- Identify scope gaps, potential risks, exclusions, and opportunities during the estimating process.
- Work closely with project management, operations, and field personnel to ensure estimates accurately reflect project requirements and anticipated costs.
- Maintain organized estimating files, bid documentation, pricing information, and vendor/subcontractor quotes.
- Participate in pre-bid and post-bid meetings as needed.
- Assist with project turnover from estimating to operations and provide clarification regarding scope, pricing, and assumptions.
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, subcontractors, clients, and other industry contacts
- 5+ years of commercial landscape estimating experience.
- Landscape design experience or a strong understanding of landscape design principles required.
- Ability to read and interpret landscape plans, construction drawings, specifications, and site plans.
- Experience conducting site visits and scope meetings with clients and project stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of landscape materials, plant materials, hardscape, irrigation, site preparation, and installation practices.
- Experience preparing submittals and change orders .
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software; experience with Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar takeoff/estimating software is a plus.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project management and field operations.
Estimator · Cornerstone Recruiting