Landscape Estimator: Detail-Oriented Bid & Takeoff Pro

Hittle Landscaping; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hittle Landscaping in Indiana seeks an Estimator to support the estimating team in preparing accurate, competitive bids for landscape construction projects. Responsibilities include reviewing plans and specifications, performing quantity takeoffs, assembling bid documents, and supporting project hand off after award.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, details, and bid documents.
• Strong mathematical, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.
• Experience with takeoff or estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, ProEst, B2W, HCSS, On Screen Takeoff, Aspire, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work professionally with vendors, subcontractors, clients, and internal teams.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to attend site visits and pre-bid meetings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review bid invitations, plans, specifications, addenda, scopes of work, and related documents to understand project requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for landscape, hardscape, irrigation, drainage, site furnishings, planting, seeding, sod, mulch, soil, and related work.
• Assist with labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and vendor pricing for bid-build landscape construction projects.
• Solicit, track, and follow up on supplier, vendor, and subcontractor quotes to ensure complete bid coverage.
• Compare proposals for scope completeness, exclusions, pricing accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.
• Prepare bid worksheets, estimate summaries, proposals, alternates, unit prices, and clarifications as directed by senior estimating staff.
• Maintain organized bid files, including drawings, specifications, addenda, quotes, takeoffs, and final submissions.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and internal bid reviews as needed.
• Coordinate with project managers and operations teams to support a smooth project hand off after award.
• Track bid results, update estimating databases, and maintain historical cost information.
• Identify potential risks, scope gaps, schedule concerns, access constraints, and constructability issues during the estimating process.
• Support continuous improvement of estimating templates, production rates, vendor lists, and bid processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management landscape architecture horticulture civil engineering business or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

ProEst

B2W

HCSS

On Screen Takeoff

Aspire

Job description

Hittle Landscaping in Indiana seeks an Estimator to support the estimating team in preparing accurate, competitive bids for landscape construction projects. Responsibilities include reviewing plans and specifications, performing quantity takeoffs, assembling bid documents, and supporting project hand off after award.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment.