Landscape & Irrigation Estimator — Bid & Cost

BrightView Landscapes; Long Grove (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

BrightView Landscapes is seeking an estimator to review plans and prepare bid information for commercial landscape and irrigation projects in an indoor office setting.

The role involves gathering take-off data, preparing routine and detailed cost estimates, and maintaining up-to-date pricing from suppliers. Strong communication and prior landscaping experience are preferred; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in the landscaping industry, with estimating and managing landscape and irrigation projects.
• Experience with HCSS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Customer service experience.
• Proficiency with On-Screen Take-Off.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gather, calculate, and compile take-off data for use in bid proposal estimates
• Prepare routine estimates and detailed cost estimates for ancillary projects under the supervision of the manager
• Maintain current and accurate information on prices from suppliers and subcontractors
• Utilize standard estimate software to present information to management
• Demonstrate role model behaviors on ethics and integrity

Skills

Oral and written communication

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Experience in landscaping industry

Experience with HCSS

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Effective oral and written communication skills

Customer service experience

On-Screen Take-Off

Strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines

Tools

HCSS

On-Screen Take-Off

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

BrightView Landscapes is seeking an estimator to review plans and prepare bid information for commercial landscape and irrigation projects in an indoor office setting.

The role involves gathering take-off data, preparing routine and detailed cost estimates, and maintaining up-to-date pricing from suppliers. Strong communication and prior landscaping experience are preferred; bilingual Spanish is a plus.