Senior Estimator – Landscape Installation

Dept_PhysLoc_OrgGroup; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits with dental andvision

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented company culture

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking a Senior Estimator – Landscape Installation to lead the estimating process from inception through bid submission. You will review plans, define scopes, solicit subcontractor pricing, prepare detailed estimates, and support pre-construction activities with budgeting and value engineering.

The role requires 3–5 years of estimating experience in landscape installation, strong communication, and the ability to manage bid deadlines while fostering

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

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

Skills

Estimating

Reading plans & specs

Client relationship building

Strong communication

Time management

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Estimating software

Bid management software

Job description

Ruppert Landscape in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking a Senior Estimator – Landscape Installation to lead the estimating process from inception through bid submission. You will review plans, define scopes, solicit subcontractor pricing, prepare detailed estimates, and support pre-construction activities with budgeting and value engineering.

The role requires 3–5 years of estimating experience in landscape installation, strong communication, and the ability to manage bid deadlines while fostering