Senior Construction Estimator - Landscape & Sitework

Yellowstone Local; Far Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Stable pipeline of large-scale projects

Job summary

Yellowstone Local seeks an experienced estimator and procurement coordinator for luxury residential landscape construction in Far Hills, NJ. The role focuses on preparing accurate project estimates and ensures smooth procurement processes for successful project execution.

Candidates should possess over 5 years' experience in landscape estimation, proficiency with estimating software such as Sage, and a deep understanding of high-end construction. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality outdoor living environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' estimating experience in high-end residential landscape construction.
• Strong analytical skills for project costing and procurement coordination.
• Proficiency in utilizing estimating technologies and systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates and support procurement planning.
• Perform complete quantity takeoffs from plans and specifications.
• Build detailed pricing using established production rates.
• Coordinate vendor pricing requests and subcontractor quotes.
• Support bid preparation and professional proposal development.

Skills

Estimating experience in landscape construction

Proficiency with Sage Estimating software

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple bids

Education

5 to 7+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Sage Estimating

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Job description

The Creation, Execution & Management of Timeless Outdoor Spaces

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent The Todd Group, an industry leader in high-end landscape design-build and estate management.

If you know how to turn complex plans into organized, profitable projects while protecting quality and margins from day one, this is your opportunity to join one of New Jersey’s premier landscape construction companies.

What’s in it for You?

• Compensation around $85,000 annually based on experience and estimating expertise
• Full-time, year-round position with long-term career stability
• Hybrid estimating and procurement role with direct impact on project success and profitability
• Opportunity to work on luxury residential landscape construction and outdoor living projects
• Exposure to advanced estimating systems, procurement workflows, and construction technology
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing design-build organization
• Collaborative environment with leadership actively investing in innovation and operational excellence
• Work with a respected company known for craftsmanship, professionalism, and technical precision
• Stable pipeline of large-scale residential landscape and sitework projects
• Opportunity to help improve and shape estimating systems, workflows, and procurement standards

Why You’ll Love It Here

• The Todd Group has been creating award-winning outdoor spaces since 1975
• Operates with a true “single source” design-build mindset where design, estimating, procurement, production, and maintenance work together seamlessly
• Work alongside experienced designers, project managers, procurement staff, and field professionals
• Strong culture centered around accountability, teamwork, communication, and execution
• Leadership values long-term employees who want to build a career and grow with the company
• Fast-moving environment with a high standard for quality and professionalism
• Opportunity to contribute directly to project profitability and operational success
• Be part of a growing company focused on continuous improvement and innovation

Your New Role

• Prepare accurate estimates and support procurement planning for high-end residential landscape construction projects in Far Hills, NJ and surrounding areas
• Manage a hybrid role focused approximately 60% on estimating and 40% on procurement coordination
• Perform complete quantity takeoffs from landscape, civil, and architectural plans, specifications, details, and field verification
• Build detailed pricing for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and logistics using established production rates and historical data
• Utilize Sage Estimating and integrated digital takeoff platforms including On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar systems
• Coordinate vendor pricing requests, subcontractor quotes, procurement planning, and buyout processes
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, project risks, and long-lead materials to support project success and schedule accuracy
• Support bid preparation, value engineering options, scope clarifications, and professional proposal development
• Collaborate closely with senior designers, sales teams, procurement support staff, and production leadership
• Maintain organized estimating documentation, pricing libraries, templates, and vendor communications
• Assist with change order estimating support and job costing workflows as needed
• Help improve estimating databases, production rates, assemblies, and internal estimating standards
• Support the company’s commitment to delivering premium-quality outdoor living environments with precision and professionalism

Hiring Expectations: Apply today, complete a quick phone screening, and get ready for an interview with our team to discuss your goals and experience.

• 5 to 7+ years of estimating experience in landscape construction, sitework, or related construction trades
• Strong understanding of high-end residential landscape construction preferred
• Residential or commercial construction estimating experience accepted
• Proficiency with Sage Estimating software preferred
• Experience with integrated digital takeoff systems and estimating workflows required
• Experience with On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar takeoff platforms preferred
• Familiarity with Sage 300 CRE is a plus
• Strong ability to read and interpret landscape, civil, and architectural blueprints, project plans, specifications, and details
• Experience performing detailed quantity takeoffs, project costing, and procurement coordination
• Strong knowledge of landscape construction methods, sequencing, and procurement workflows
• Understanding of hardscape, planting, grading, irrigation, drainage, lighting, trucking, and specialty subcontractor scopes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple bids, deadlines, and procurement timelines simultaneously
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across estimating, sales, procurement, and production teams
• Must be detail-oriented with strong documentation and time management abilities
• Ability to walk job sites and verify project conditions as needed
• Must be able to reliably commute to the Far Hills, NJ office location within a reasonable daily commute distance

The Todd Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.