Estimator

Yellowstone Landscape; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Incentive plan

Job summary

Yellowstone Landscape is looking for an Estimator in Albuquerque, NM to support the sales and operations teams. The Estimator will provide precise bid documents, enhancing the chances to secure high-value projects.

Qualified candidates should have experience in landscape estimating and possess strong communication skills. Join a company offering competitive pay, full benefits, and opportunities for advancement in the landscaping industry.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in landscape estimating, design, sales, or operations.
• Strong knowledge of plants, irrigation, and hardscapes.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Utilize estimating software to produce accurate bids for projects.
• Solicit pricing from vendors and request proposals from subcontractors.
• Work closely with Project Manager to verify project requirements.

Skills

Landscape estimating

Design knowledge

Sales experience

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate's degree in a related major

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Takeoff software

Job description

Yellowstone Landscape is seeking an Estimator to support our sales force and operations team. In this role, the Estimator will provide our Business Development Managers, Project Managers and Account Managers with timely and precise bid documents so we can ultimately score more high-value wins.

Yellowstone Landscape is dedicated to excellence in commercial landscaping. As the largest privately owned commercial landscaping company in the nation, we offer exciting career opportunities for Landscape Professionals across the United States. To learn more, please visit our website: www.yellowstonelandscape.com.

Responsibilities

• Utilize estimating software to produce accurate bids for landscape installation projects
• Solicit pricing from various vendors and request proposals from sub-contractors
• Actively search for and build relationships with new vendors and sub-contractors to provide the most competitive market pricing available.
• Compare pricing for materials, products and services in order to provide competitive and accurate turnkey proposals to review with the Business Development Manager and Branch Manager
• Work closely with the Project Manager to verify material, labor, and equipment needed for each potential project
• Coordinate bidding of multiple projects simultaneously
• Prioritize tasks to ensure that deadlines are met within our fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Prior landscape estimating, design, sales or operations experience. Strong plant, irrigation, and hardscape knowledge.
• Associate's degree in a related major. Bachelor’s Degree a plus.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze landscape plans and specifications. Experience with takeoff software preferred.
• Superb time management skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and foster a team environment.
• Experience with estimating software and Excel required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and an openness to embracing new technology.

Why Join Yellowstone?

• Competitive pay; paid weekly
• Full group benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, paid time off and holiday pay
• Aggressive incentive plan
• Industry leading safety programs
• Company provided work shirts and safety gear
• Equipped with optimal and most professional equipment
• High profile customers, worksites and landscape results
• Opportunity to advance within one of the industry’s fastest growing companies
• A company that values and appreciates YOU

Become part of the team dedicated to Excellence in Commercial Landscaping!