Landscape Installation Estimator: Bids & Budgets Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape seeks an Estimator – Landscape Installation in Manassas, VA to lead the estimating process from plans to bids, defining scopes and pricing with subcontractors and suppliers.

You will prepare detailed cost estimates, analyze bid data, support pre-construction budgeting and value engineering, and coordinate with Project Managers to optimize margins and project performance.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with budgeting, reporting, and business math related to estimating.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with estimating software preferred.
• Minimum one year experience preferred, entry-level considered.

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.
• Establish recommended profit margins aligned with pricing guidelines.
• Evaluate and recommend subcontractors in collaboration with Project Managers.
• Solicit quotes for hard materials and site furnishings.
• 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

Plan reading

Relationship building

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting / cost control

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Estimating software

Job description

Ruppert Landscape seeks an Estimator – Landscape Installation in Manassas, VA to lead the estimating process from plans to bids, defining scopes and pricing with subcontractors and suppliers.

You will prepare detailed cost estimates, analyze bid data, support pre-construction budgeting and value engineering, and coordinate with Project Managers to optimize margins and project performance.