Landscape Construction Estimator — Residential & Commercial

Hortum Landscaping; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hortum Landscaping is seeking a skilled Landscape Construction Estimator to join our Newstead-based Brisbane team. You will prepare detailed estimates and quotations for residential and commercial landscape projects, collaborating with design and construction teams to ensure accuracy and commercial viability.

Key duties include reviewing plans, taking off quantities, estimating labour, materials and subcontractor costs, obtaining supplier quotes and supporting project handovers and cost

Qualifications

• Experience in landscape construction estimating or closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of landscape construction materials, methods and installation processes.
• Ability to interpret landscape architectural plans, drawings and specifications.
• Experience preparing detailed quantity take-offs, cost estimates and quotations.
• Proficiency with Excel and estimating/project management software.
• Excellent organisation, communication and time-management skills.
• Commercial understanding of project costs, margins and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Review landscape architectural plans, specifications and construction documentation.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and material schedules.
• Estimate labour, materials, plant, equipment and subcontractor costs.
• Obtain, review and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare comprehensive landscape construction estimates, tenders and client proposals.
• Identify cost savings and value-engineering opportunities without compromising quality.
• Collaborate with designers, construction managers and senior management to clarify project requirements.
• Maintain estimating records, pricing databases and supplier information.
• Assist with project handovers for a smooth transition from estimating to construction.
• Support the improvement of Hortum's estimating systems, processes and cost management.

Skills

Landscape estimation

Excel proficiency

Estimating software

Project management

Costing

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Simpro

Excel

Job description

Hortum Landscaping is seeking a skilled Landscape Construction Estimator to join our Newstead-based Brisbane team. You will prepare detailed estimates and quotations for residential and commercial landscape projects, collaborating with design and construction teams to ensure accuracy and commercial viability.

Key duties include reviewing plans, taking off quantities, estimating labour, materials and subcontractor costs, obtaining supplier quotes and supporting project handovers and cost