Commercial Landscape Estimator — AI-Driven Takeoffs

AAA Landscape; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

AI-assisted takeoff technology

Exposure to major commercial projects

Growth opportunities

Job summary

AAA Landscape is seeking a Landscape Estimator to join our Construction Division. This role prepares accurate and competitive estimates for commercial landscape and irrigation construction projects throughout Arizona.

The estimator will read plans and specifications, develop takeoffs, and assemble cost data using our estimating systems and AI-assisted tools. You will review bid documents, solicit supplier quotes, and participate in bid reviews with leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating commercial landscape or irrigation projects.
• Ability to read and interpret landscape, irrigation, civil plans and specs.
• Willingness to learn AI-assisted estimating and digital takeoff tools.
• Strong math and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication for bids and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Review ITBs, RFPs, plans, specs, addenda, and bid documents.
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs for landscape and irrigation scopes.
• Use estimating systems and AI tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Validate technology-generated quantities against plans and specs.
• Identify discrepancies and raise them for review.
• Prepare RFIs when clarification is needed.
• Develop project estimates including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Solicit pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Review quotations for completeness and compliance.
• Prepare proposal inclusions, exclusions, and alternates.
• Maintain bid schedules and meet deadlines.
• Participate in estimate reviews with leadership.

Skills

Landscape estimating experience

Plan & spec reading

AI-assisted takeoff tech

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Multi-bid management

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Construction Management / related degree

Related industry experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Sage/Timberline

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

AAA Landscape is seeking a Landscape Estimator to join our Construction Division. This role prepares accurate and competitive estimates for commercial landscape and irrigation construction projects throughout Arizona.

The estimator will read plans and specifications, develop takeoffs, and assemble cost data using our estimating systems and AI-assisted tools. You will review bid documents, solicit supplier quotes, and participate in bid reviews with leadership.