Estimator / Project Manager | Commercial Landscaping

Randstad Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Australia is seeking an experienced Estimator / Project Manager to lead commercial landscaping projects from tender stage through to practical completion in Adelaide. You will own pricing, budgets, procurement, and direct site supervisors to deliver high-quality outcomes.

This dual-role requires at least 5 years of commercial landscape estimating and 5 years of project management in Australia, with hands-on knowledge of civil works, irrigation, drainage, paving and planting, plus a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial landscape estimating.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial landscape project management in Australia.
• Strong understanding of civil works, irrigation, drainage, paving, structures, planting and softscape installation.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Construction & Estimating: oversee pricing and tendering.
• Tender Management: review documents, conduct site inspections and identify risks.
• Detailed Pricing: quantify take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Procurement & Negotiations: obtain competitive subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Methodology & Scheduling: develop construction methodologies and project programs.
• Tender Submissions: collaborate with tender writer and client interviews.
• End-to-End Management: procure, order materials, and schedule site labour.
• Site & Subcontractor Oversight: supervise trades and ensure safety and quality.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: main contact for clients and site meetings.
• Financial & Contract Admin: manage budgets, cash flow, variations, progress claims, final accounts.

Skills

Landscape estimating

Project management

Education

Diploma of Project Management

Trade Certificate in Landscape Construction

Job description

About The Role

Are you a commercially minded landscape professional who wants true ownership over your work? Tired of estimating a job only to hand it off to a site team that mismanages it—or inheriting poorly priced tenders that you're expected to deliver on budget?

About The Role

Are you a commercially minded landscape professional who wants true ownership over your work? Tired of estimating a job only to hand it off to a site team that mismanages it—or inheriting poorly priced tenders that you're expected to deliver on budget? We are seeking an experienced Estimator / Project Manager to lead commercial landscaping projects from tender stage through to practical completion. In this dual-function role, you won't deal with departmental silos or broken handovers. If you price it, you manage it . You will own the client relationship, control the project budget, direct site supervisors and subcontractors, and take the credit for margin growth and high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-Construction & Estimating
• Tender Management: Review tender documents, conduct site inspections, and identify risks.
• Detailed Pricing: Perform precise quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Procurement & Negotiations: Obtain competitive subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Methodology & Scheduling: Develop construction methodologies and project programs.
• Tender Submissions: Work alongside the tender writer and participate in client interviews to win profitable work.
• Project Delivery & Administration
• End-to-End Management: Lead procurement, material ordering, and site labour scheduling.
• Site & Subcontractor Oversight: Manage site supervisors, trade crews, and subbies to ensure safety, quality, and program adherence.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the main point of contact for clients, attending site meetings and building repeat business.
• Financial & Contract Admin: Manage project budgets, forecast cash flow, process variations, issue progress claims, and manage final accounts.
• Completion & Handover: Oversee practical completion, defect rectifications, and final handovers.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of commercial landscape estimating and 5 years of commercial landscape project management in Australia (local South Australian market experience and networks are strongly preferred).
• Proven Track Record: History of successfully and profitably delivering projects valued between $100k and $2M.
• Technical Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of civil works, irrigation, drainage, paving, structures, planting, and softscape installation. Strong knowledge of Australian Standards for landscaping.
• Personal Attributes: Strong negotiator, calm under pressure, detail-oriented, decisive, and highly accountable.

Licenses & Qualifications

• Mandatory: Current Construction White Card and Driver's Licence.
• Desirable: Trade Certificate in Landscape Construction and/or a Diploma of Project Management.

Why Apply?

• Full Ownership: Complete autonomy over pricing and delivery.
• Direct Reward for Performance: If you manage costs well and improve margins, your success is directly recognised.
• Established Market Presence: Join a team delivering high-quality commercial projects with strong client connections.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.