Assistant Estimator

Tri Scapes, Inc; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tri Scapes, Inc. in Alpharetta, GA, is seeking an ambitious Assistant Estimator to join the Estimating team. You will support plan measurements, material takeoffs, and document management for commercial landscape projects, with mentorship from experienced estimators.

Ideal candidates have strong math ability and spatial awareness, along with a desire to grow in landscape construction. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on training and career development within a growing company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or related coursework is a plus.
• Proficiency with Excel and basic computer literacy; takeoff software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn guided quantity takeoffs for planting, hardscape, irrigation, and site work.
• Review drawings, specs, and addenda to ensure bid items are accounted for.
• Contact nurseries and suppliers to request quotes and track pricing.
• Maintain organized digital bid files with drawings, quotes, and costs.
• Assist during pre-bid prep by organizing site visit notes and calculations.
• Support project hand‑offs to the field construction team.

Skills

Mathematical aptitude

Spatial literacy

Methodical & detail-driven

Resourceful communicator

Trainability & curiosity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or related coursework (a plus)

Tools

Excel

Takeoff software

Job description

Founded in 1993, Tri Scapes is a leading commercial landscape contractor headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. As one of the top firms in the Atlanta area, we’ve expanded into Savannah and Augusta and continue to grow across the Southeast. With over 300 employees, we take pride in delivering reliable service, high-quality work, and building strong communities.

We’re a fast-growing team driven by one mission: cultivating the best in others. From large-scale municipal contracts to detailed landscape construction, we do things the right way. We invest in our people, hold a high standard, and create real opportunities for growth. After 30 years in business, we know that when you invest in the right people, you build something that lasts.

Position Overview

We are seeking an ambitious, detail-oriented Assistant Estimator to join our Estimating team. This role serves as a crucial support pillar within this department, offering hands‑on training and mentorship from experienced estimators.

As an Assistant Estimator, you will assist with plan measurements, material takeoffs, and document management across commercial landscape projects (including hardscape, planting, maintenance & irrigation). If you possess strong mathematical aptitude, natural spatial awareness, and a drive to build a career in landscape construction, this position provides a structured foundation for growth.

Core Responsibilities

• Guided Quantity Takeoffs: Learn and execute accurate digital plan measurements (quantities, square footages, linear runs, and material counts) for planting, hardscape, irrigation, and site work under the supervision of senior estimators.
• Plan & Specification Review: Assist in reviewing construction drawings, site details, specification manuals and project addenda to ensure all scope items are accounted for in bid preparations.
• Vendor & Material Inquiries: Contact local nurseries, material suppliers, and specialty subcontractors to request, track, and log competitive pricing quotes.
• Bid File Organization: Maintain structured digital job files, keeping drawing sets, quote sheets, unit costs, and project correspondence organized and up to date.
• Pre-Bid Assistance: Support the team during pre-bid preparation by cross-referencing plan revisions, organizing site visit notes, and double-checking calculation spreadsheets.
• Department Collaboration: Participate in internal project hand‑off meetings to assist in transitioning won projects smoothly to the field construction team.

Fundamental Traits (What We Look For)

• Mathematical Aptitude: Strong comfort level with basic geometry, unit conversions, percentages, and numerical accuracy.
• Spatial Literacy: Ability to visualize 2D construction drawings and/or satellite imagery as physical 3D site areas.
• Methodical & Detail-Driven: A high degree of care when reviewing numbers, specifications, and project documents.
• Resourceful Communicator: Confident phone and email communication skills when reaching out to vendors, suppliers, and team members.
• Trainability & Curiosity: Eagerness to learn landscape construction techniques, material properties, and estimating software systems.

Technical Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or coursework in Construction Technology, Landscape Design, Civil Engineering, or a related field is a plus.
• Software Skills: Proficiency with basic Microsoft Excel (formulas, organizing tables) and general computer literacy; previous experience with a takeoff software is a plus.
• Industry Knowledge: Basic familiarity with construction drawings or landscape terminology is preferred, but willing to train candidates with strong transferable skills.

What We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for growth within a respected and expanding organization