Senior Estimator

Ruppert Landscape; Lilburn (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented culture

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape Construction has a Senior Estimator opening. You will lead the estimating workflow, review plans and specs, and develop subcontractor bids in coordination with the operations team.

You will build strong relationships with landscape architects, vendors, subs, and clients to ensure accurate, timely proposals. The role emphasizes pricing accuracy, cost control, and value engineering for bid success.

Qualifications

• Extensive estimating experience (3–5+ years) in landscape/construction
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specs
• Strong communication and relationship-building with subs and clients
• Proficiency with estimation software and MS Office tools
• Organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Manage estimating workflow to deliver complete proposals before bid deadlines
• Lead estimating team and coordinate with internal Operations
• Develop partnerships with Operations, Architects, Vendors and Clients
• Review plans/specs to define scope and best production methods
• Prepare bid packages and negotiate subcontractor prices
• Enter bid information and calculate total direct costs
• Develop profit margins and bid summaries; identify value engineering options

Skills

Estimating software

Team leadership

Reading plans

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Relationship building

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Senior Estimator

Position at Ruppert Landscape Construction

Ruppert Landscape is a commercial landscape construction and management company, a family-owned and employee-owned business, headquartered in Montgomery County, MD, with operations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Delaware, and Tennessee. Our mission is to provide opportunities for our people, take excellent care of our customers, and be good stewards of the environment and our community.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimating workflow to provide complete proposals before bid deadlines
• Manage estimating team and prioritizing bid deadlines
• Develop a partnership with the internal Operations Team
• Foster and maintain relationships with Landscape Architects, Vendors, Sub-contractors, and Clientele
• Assist customers with technical information and pricing during pre-construction
• Review plans and specifications to determine our scope of work and the most effective production methods
• Define scopes of work for various trades and distribute subcontract bid packages
• Review each subcontractor’s scope of work and negotiate final bid prices
• Recommend preferred subcontractors on each job to internal team members
• Solicit written quotes for hard materials and site furnishings
• Submit plant lists to Purchaser to be sourced and priced
• Continually update estimating software database and factors
• Complete plan take-off and enter bid information into estimating software
• Calculate total direct cost estimates for each bid
• Assign or propose profit margins based on current pricing guidelines
• Prepare a Bid Summary for each estimate
• Develop value engineering alternatives
• Estimate change orders

Qualifications

• Extensive understanding of landscape installation or construction methods
• Minimum 3-5 years of Estimating experience
• Basic knowledge of plant material and best horticultural practices
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications
• Ability to build strong relationships with subcontractors and customers
• Ability to project a professional image and a positive attitude in all situations
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Estimating Software Program
• Extensive understanding of business math, accounting, and financial reporting

What We Provide

• Competitive salary
• Medical benefits with dental and vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible work/life balance
• Family-oriented company culture

Ruppert Landscape is an Equal Opportunity and E-verify Employer.