Remote Landscape Estimator — Design-Build

somewhere; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

somewhere is seeking a Landscape Construction Estimator — Design/Build for a fully remote role in the United States. You will turn designs and plans into accurate, client-ready estimates using our cost data, vendor pricing, and production rates to keep field teams focused on work.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of landscape/site-work estimating, can read plans well, uses takeoff software, and communicates clearly in English.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction estimating experience in landscape, hardscape, site work, or related trade (civil, exteriors, general construction).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and site plans.
• Hands-on experience with takeoff/estimating software (PlanSwift, Bluebeam, STACK, or similar) and strong Excel skills.
• Strong math, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to produce accurate estimates independently.
• Excellent English communication and full-time U.S. Eastern Time overlap.

Responsibilities

• Plan Review & Quantity Takeoffs: review landscape/hardscape designs and drawings; takeoffs for plant material, sod, pavers, lighting, irrigation, drainage, and grading.
• Cost Estimating & Pricing: build detailed estimates using cost data, vendor pricing, and labor/production rates; apply markups and contingencies.
• Proposal & Bid Preparation: produce client-ready proposals; assemble bid packages; track bid due dates and ensure on-time submission.
• Vendor & Cost Data Management: collect and update pricing; coordinate with vendors for quotes; maintain living cost database.
• Estimate Tracking & Post-Bid Analysis: log estimates, win/loss, margins; compare estimates to actual costs; report pipeline value.

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Independent estimating

English communication

Tools

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

STACK

Excel

Job description

somewhere is seeking a Landscape Construction Estimator — Design/Build for a fully remote role in the United States. You will turn designs and plans into accurate, client-ready estimates using our cost data, vendor pricing, and production rates to keep field teams focused on work.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of landscape/site-work estimating, can read plans well, uses takeoff software, and communicates clearly in English.