Landscape Estimator – Bid Lead & Pre-Construction

Ruppert Landscape; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Learning and growth opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

EAP with confidential support

People-first culture

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape in Manassas, VA is seeking an Estimator – Landscape Installation to lead bid preparation, review plans, and coordinate pricing with subcontractors and suppliers. The role supports pre-construction budgeting and value engineering to secure competitive bids and successful project execution.

You will collaborate with internal teams, review bid strategy and margins, and participate in pre- and post-job meetings to drive customer satisfaction and project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specs.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; estimating software experience preferred.
• Minimum one year of estimating experience preferred; entry-level considered.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications to define project scopes and prepare subcontractor bid packages.
• Manage estimating workflow to provide complete proposals before bid deadlines.
• Perform quantity take-offs and enter bid data into estimating software.
• Establish target profit margins aligned with pricing guidelines.
• Evaluate and recommend subcontractors with Project Managers.
• Solicit quotes for hard materials and site furnishings.
• Submit plant lists for sourcing and pricing.
• Assist customers with pricing during pre-construction.
• Review bids with Branch and Region Managers.
• Participate in pre-job and post-job meetings.

Skills

Plan reading

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Professional image

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

Ruppert Landscape in Manassas, VA is seeking an Estimator – Landscape Installation to lead bid preparation, review plans, and coordinate pricing with subcontractors and suppliers. The role supports pre-construction budgeting and value engineering to secure competitive bids and successful project execution.

You will collaborate with internal teams, review bid strategy and margins, and participate in pre- and post-job meetings to drive customer satisfaction and project outcomes.