Precise Landscape Estimator for Luxury Projects

Mariani Landscape; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

PerkSpot

LTDI & Life Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mariani Enterprises LLC in Indianapolis is seeking an experienced Estimator to accurately evaluate landscape installation project costs for residential, commercial, and community projects. You will interpret drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, and coordinate with vendors to ensure competitive pricing.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, build complete cost estimates including labor, material, equipment, and overhead, and prepare bid packages.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in landscape or site development projects (commercial or luxury residential).
• Strong understanding of landscape construction practices and materials.
• Proficiency in estimating software (Aspire, B2W, Builder Trend, PlanSwift or Bluebeam) preferred.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting landscape architecture and civil construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and addenda for landscape and hardscape projects.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for all site elements, including grading, irrigation, planting, pavers, retaining walls, concrete, lighting, and outdoor features.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes to ensure coverage and competitive pricing.
• Develop complete cost estimates including labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead components.
• Prepare bid packages, cost proposals, and value-engineering alternatives.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to assess conditions and incorporate findings into estimates.
• Coordinate with internal teams including designers, project managers, and field staff to validate constructability and cost assumptions.
• Assist in project hand-off to field operations with budgets, scope notes, and schedules.
• Maintain historical cost data and participate in continuous improvement of the estimating process.

Skills

Estimating

Landscape construction

Vendor coordination

Plan reading

Tools

Aspire

B2W

Builder Trend

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Job description

Mariani Enterprises LLC in Indianapolis is seeking an experienced Estimator to accurately evaluate landscape installation project costs for residential, commercial, and community projects. You will interpret drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, and coordinate with vendors to ensure competitive pricing.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, build complete cost estimates including labor, material, equipment, and overhead, and prepare bid packages.