Landscape Estimator - Bids & Pre-Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

401(k)

Paid time off

EAP

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape is seeking an Estimator for landscape installation projects. You will lead the estimating process, review plans, define scopes, solicit subcontractor pricing, and prepare detailed estimates to deliver competitive bids.

You will also assist with budgeting, value engineering, and pre-construction collaboration. You will coordinate with internal teams to review bid strategy, margins, and supplier quotes, ensuring accurate, timely proposals and contributing to successful project

Qualifications

• Ability to read construction plans and specs.
• Strong relationships with subcontractors and customers.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Professional image and positive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; estimating software experience preferred.
• Understanding of budgeting and project cost reporting.
• Minimum one year experience preferred, but entry-level acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications to define project scopes of work, identify effective production methods, and prepare subcontractor bid packages for distribution.
• Manage estimating workflow to provide complete proposals before bid deadlines
• Complete quantity take-offs and enter bid information into the company’s estimating software
• Establish recommended profit margins in alignment with pricing guidelines and project requirements
• Evaluate and recommend preferred subcontractors for each project with Project Managers
• Solicit written quotes for hard materials and site furnishings
• Submit plant lists to Purchaser to be sourced and priced
• Assist customers with technical information and pricing during pre-construction
• Review bids with Branch and Region Managers based on approval limits
• Participate in pre-job and post-job meetings

Skills

Read construction plans

Subcontractor management

Strong communication

MS Office

Estimating software

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Ruppert Landscape is seeking an Estimator for landscape installation projects. You will lead the estimating process, review plans, define scopes, solicit subcontractor pricing, and prepare detailed estimates to deliver competitive bids.

You will also assist with budgeting, value engineering, and pre-construction collaboration. You will coordinate with internal teams to review bid strategy, margins, and supplier quotes, ensuring accurate, timely proposals and contributing to successful project