Landscape Construction Estimator: Bids, Budgets & Plans

Proscape Landscape; Signal Hill (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid holidays

5 Paid Sick Days

Medical insurance

Company cell phone

Job summary

Proscape Landscape, a commercial landscape company in Signal Hill, CA, is seeking a Construction Estimator to expand our project portfolio. You will develop bids, read plans, and work closely with architects and the construction division manager to meet goals and support growth.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in construction estimating, strong Excel skills, and the ability to prepare budgets and take-off data.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in reading construction drawings.
• Ability to gather, calculate and compile take-off data for bid use.
• Strong math skills including algebra, geometry and basic arithmetic.
• Knowledge of plant and irrigation materials, costs, and nursery sourcing.
• 2-4 years of experience within the construction-estimating field or equivalent field experience.
• Planswift proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitors construction processes.
• Develops bids for construction projects.
• Works closely with architects and other professionals.
• Resolves cost differences by analyzing and collecting info.
• Schedules meetings with clients, site managers, and staff.
• Writes up and presents budgets, reports, and project plans.
• Processes paperwork and travels to building sites as required.
• Usage of Planswift Takeoff Software, Adobe PDF, Excel, Outlook.
• Assemble submittal packages for review by Architect/Design team.
• Evaluates offers to purchase by site requirements, additions, and costing changes.
• Prepares and estimates budget costs for construction by studying plans and specifications.
• Procure information from suppliers for Submittals (Planting, Irrigation, Soil Prep Materials, etc.)

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritization & multi-tasking

Strong math skills

Reading construction drawings

Take-off data compilation

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Planswift

Outlook

Job description

Proscape Landscape, a commercial landscape company in Signal Hill, CA, is seeking a Construction Estimator to expand our project portfolio. You will develop bids, read plans, and work closely with architects and the construction division manager to meet goals and support growth.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in construction estimating, strong Excel skills, and the ability to prepare budgets and take-off data.