Senior Commercial Landscape Estimator

Maasverde

Austin (TX)

Hybrid

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Maas Verde Landscape Restoration in Austin, TX seeks a Construction Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for commercial landscape and exterior improvement projects. You will review plans, perform quantity takeoffs, and develop bids while coordinating with project managers and field teams for accurate handoffs.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in related estimating, strong Excel skills, and experience reading plans.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in construction estimating, construction science and management, project management, and/or landscape architecture is required
5+ years’ experience in landscaping, construction, and/or related trade estimating is required
Understanding of construction, engineering, and landscape architecture is required
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel is required
Experience reading, interpreting, and understanding construction plans and specifications is required
Experience with LMN strongly preferred (but not required, we will train the right person)
Irrigation experience and/or certifications will be strongly considered

Responsibilities

Review plans, specifications, and bid documents for commercial landscape and exterior improvement projects
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontracted work
Develop accurate cost estimates for landscape installation, irrigation systems, hardscape, site furnishings, earthwork, and grading
Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing
Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving strategies
Prepare bid proposals, scope letters, and pricing breakdowns
Collaborate with project managers, operations, and field teams to ensure estimate accuracy and smooth project handoff
Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as required
Maintain organized records of estimates, vendor quotes, and historical cost data
Analyze project risks and incorporate contingencies where appropriate
Actively participates in weekly sales team meeting
Actively searching automatic solicitation emails from Building Connected, Construct Connect, CivCast, City of Austin finance website (and any other relevant databases) to keep the Commercial Estimating pipeline full
Keeping up with industry pricing changes and market-wide unit costs