Estimator & New Business Development

Fossil Landscape Construction; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Company-matched group savings programs

Comprehensive health benefits

Company-sponsored social events

Job summary

Fossil Landscape Construction is seeking an experienced construction professional to lead estimating and drive new business development. Responsibilities include analyzing project requirements, developing detailed cost estimates, and pursuing new project opportunities.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of estimating experience and 3 years in landscape construction, alongside proven sales experience. This key role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits in a respected growing company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in landscape construction estimating or project management.
• Minimum of 3 years of field experience in landscape construction.
• Strong knowledge of landscaping and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze landscape plans and project documents to determine scope.
• Attend design meetings and site visits.
• Develop accurate cost estimates for projects.
• Proactively identify and pursue new projects.

Skills

Landscape construction estimating

Relationship management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Estimating software

Project management software

Job description

About Us

Join the award-winning team at Fossil Landscape Construction, where we care for some of Vancouver’s most beautiful and complex outdoor spaces. For more than twenty years, we’ve been building and maintaining high‑end residential landscapes across Vancouver, West Vancouver, Whistler, and Bowen Island. Our team of professionals is dedicated to craftsmanship, collaboration, and delivering the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction.

About the Role

Fossil Landscape Construction is seeking a highly motivated and experienced construction professional to lead our estimating and drive in new business development. This role is responsible for reviewing drawings, assessing project requirements, performing takeoffs, estimating various construction tasks and preparing proposals for residential landscaping projects. This individual will also contribute to sales and business development efforts of the company, proactively seeking new project opportunities in the marketplace and expanding industry relationships. Emphasis is given to candidates who have proven sales experience and existing relationships with custom home builders, as well as architects and landscape designers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze landscape plans, drawings, specifications and other project documents to accurately determine overall project scope and requirements.
• Attend design meetings and site visits to gather additional project information.
• Complete quantity take-offs from plans.
• Develop accurate and detailed cost estimates of labour, materials, equipment and other expenses.
• Communicate with vendors, subcontractors, and team members to obtain necessary information to complete estimates.
• Coordinate with the project management team to ensure that proposals are prepared in a timely and accurate manner.
• Proactively identify and pursue potential new projects by contacting key stakeholders and developing a plan to secure work.
• Leverage existing relationships and develop new contacts to build lasting partnerships with sources of business.

What You Bring

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in landscape construction estimating, preconstruction or project management.
• Minimum of 3 years of field experience in landscape construction.
• Proven track record in sales, including relationship management.
• Strong knowledge of landscaping and construction practices, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret landscape plans, drawings, and construction specifications.
• Proficient in computer software applications including estimating and project management software.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Keen attention to detail and operates with a sense of urgency and accountability.

Compensation & Benefits

• Fantastic career opportunity – play a key role in a highly respected, successful, and growing company.
• Competitive compensation that reflects the responsibilities of the role.
• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Company‑matched group savings programs (RRSP, TFSA, and savings).
• Comprehensive extended health benefits – dental, vision, prescriptions, life & disability insurance.
• At least four company-sponsored social events each year, including our annual Yaletown Christmas party.