Estimator

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.

Core Function

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.

Key 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.