Landscape Installation Estimator & Bid Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape is seeking an Estimator – Landscape Installation to lead the estimating process from inception through proposal submission for commercial landscape projects. You will review plans, define scopes of work, solicit pricing, prepare detailed estimates, and coordinate bid activities with internal teams.

This role supports pre-construction budgeting and value engineering to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
• Strong communication with subcontractors and customers.
• Proficient budgeting and cost control.
• Experience with estimating processes.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications to define project scopes of work and prepare subcontractor bid packages.
• Manage estimating workflow to provide complete proposals before bid deadlines.
• Complete quantity take-offs and enter bid information into estimating software.
• Assist customers with budgeting and value engineering during pre-construction.

Skills

Plan reading

Subcontractor relations

Budgeting

Communication

Multitasking

MS Office

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Estimating software

Excel

Job description

Ruppert Landscape is seeking an Estimator – Landscape Installation to lead the estimating process from inception through proposal submission for commercial landscape projects. You will review plans, define scopes of work, solicit pricing, prepare detailed estimates, and coordinate bid activities with internal teams.

This role supports pre-construction budgeting and value engineering to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.