Estimator Commercial Landscape Construction

ZipRecruiter; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in landscape and irrigation is seeking an estimator to join their dedicated team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling construction bids, reviewing documents, and communicating with project managers. This role requires strong organizational skills, industry experience, and proficiency in relevant software. Join a best-in-class company that values integrity, loyalty, and leadership.

Benefits

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Training & development

Qualifications

• 2+ years in landscape/irrigation construction industry.
• Experience estimating landscape & irrigation projects.
• Strong emphasis on detail-oriented project management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor bid log schedule and adjust workloads to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and present complete proposals to Project Managers.
• Compile and analyze project-related documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Mathematically proficient

Organized

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree

Tools

MS Office

OST (On Screen Takeoff)

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

This position will be responsible for, but not limited to, the assembly of construction bids. Primary responsibilities include the reviewing OST take offs, bid documents, interpreting specifications, and applying into proposal via our estimating software. Also, identifying conflicts/delivering RFIs to clients, and communicating project specifics to Project Managers. In addition, the employee will be called upon to attend pre-bid meetings (on- site or off-site), prepare pre-construction documents for field team, assist in preparing change orders and other miscellaneous functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly bid log schedule. Adjusting workloads as necessary to ensure all deadlines are met
• Utilize technology to create take-off quantities efficiently and accurately, interpret gathered information to assemble complete proposal documents that encompass the entire project scope.
• Prepare and present complete proposals, PCO, or addendum communication to Project Managers.
• Maintain, compile, organize and analyze project-related documentation
• Communicate with purchasing department and project lead on material price increases/ quantity adjustments
• Compute technical information and measurements into useable data
• Interact with team members to develop solutions with expediency

Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years in the landscape / irrigation construction industry
• 2+ year estimating landscape & irrigation projects from scaled drawings and irrigation design build
• High School Diploma, College Degree
• Working knowledge of architect and engineer scales
• Mathematically proficient volumes, area, conversions
• Organized strong emphasis on working multiple projects with concurrent schedules / detail oriented
• Communication skills both written (e-mail) and verbal (phone)
• Proficient in the use of computers and their various software platforms (MS Office, OST (On Screen Takeoff), etc.), internet (cloud) based platforms) as well as other technologies.
• Prefer candidate with actual field experience in both landscape and irrigation installation.

Health benefits are offered after 60 days of employment, with 401(k) eligibility beginning one year after your start date. At Earthtones, were proud to have a strong, dedicated team grounded in our core values: Integrity, Loyalty, and Leadership. Recognized as a best-in-class company with a proven track record of success, wed love to have you grow with us.

Connect with us on LinkedIn @earthtonescompanies, Facebook @earthtoneslandscape, or visit us online at www.earthtonescompanies.com.