Landscape Construction Estimator- Senior at Heritage Landscapes

People Solutions Center; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Sick leave

401(k)

Profit sharing

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Heritage Landscapes in the Bay Area seeks an experienced Senior Landscape Construction Estimator to ensure accurate, timely bids for residential installation projects. This role drives takeoffs, pricing, and contract-ready proposals, partnering with designers, crews, and clients to win profitable work.

The ideal candidate has takeoff software experience, strong communication, and the ability to work both independently and within a team.

Qualifications

• Experience as an estimator for a residential landscape construction firm.
• Proficiency with Aspire or similar estimating software.
• Experience with digital takeoffs and take-off software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform site visits, takeoffs, and build estimates for new projects promptly and accurately.
• Ensure competitive and accurate vendor pricing.
• Develop and utilize company production rates.
• Prepare project proposals and formal contracts for review.
• Utilize Aspire for estimating opportunities and review cost reports with the department.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Tools

Aspire

Take-off software

Job description

For over 35 years, Heritage Landscapes has partnered with clients, landscape architects, and general contractors to create and care for custom outdoor living spaces. Serving the Bay area including Marin, Sonoma, Napa and San Francisco counties, we are dedicated to client relations and environmental stewardship.

We have a unique opportunity for an experienced, driven Landscape Construction Estimator- Senior that is comfortable in a fast paced, growing company. Our Landscape Construction Estimator- Senior will be responsible for ensuring an accurate and timely estimating process for the purpose of winning competitive and profitable landscape installation/construction projects. They streamline and update the estimating software including the items catalog, kit building, pricing, templates and proposal / contract layouts. We offer an annual salary of $125,000, as well as a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, sick leave, 401(k), profit sharing and an unlimited paid time off plan.

Requirements for our Landscape Construction Estimator- Senior:

• Prior experience as an Estimator for a residential Landscape Construction firm.
• Experience with Aspire or a similar software.
• Experience with take-off software and doing digital/electronic takeoffs.
• Possess willingness to learn new skills.
• Positive, productive and motivated attitude.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team but also independently.
• Ability to represent the Company in a courteous and professional manner.
• Proficient in oral, written and digital communications.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to plan, lead and complete daily work tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications to do take-offs and prepare bids for landscape installation work.
• Flexibility with respect to assigned tasks due to changing schedules, deadlines and priorities.
• Valid California driver’s license and an insurable driving record.

Key responsibilities for our Landscape Construction Estimator- Senior include:

• Perform site visits and takeoffs and build estimates for new potential projects as assigned swiftly and accurately.
• Ensure that vendor pricing is competitive and accurate.
• Evaluate, develop and utilize company production rates.
• Ensure that bids and markups are competitively priced while meeting or exceeding company profitability goals.
• Maintain and update estimating software databases on a regular basis.
• Prepare project proposals and formal contracts for review and submittal.
• Utilize Aspire software for estimating opportunities.
• Review job cost and profit reports with the Department and make adjustments to the estimating process as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.