Senior Landscape Construction Estimator & Team Leader

MD Property Services; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and growth

Job summary

MD Property Services, a Utah landscape contractor, seeks a Senior Landscape Construction Estimator to lead our estimating efforts and drive profitable bids for commercial and municipal projects. You will mentor junior estimators and collaborate with operations, vendors, and management to position the division for growth.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in landscape construction estimation, strong plan-reading, and a proven ability to develop competitive, accurate estimates while improving

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in landscape/construction industries.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and contracts.
• Experience preparing complete project estimates including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and sequencing.
• Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience mentoring other estimators.
• Experience with estimating software and digital takeoff tools.
• Knowledge of irrigation, grading, hardscape, planting, and landscape methods.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Landscape Construction, Civil Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specs, addenda, and bid docs to determine project scope and requirements.
• Prepare complete project estimates including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, logistics, and production costs.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and scope analysis.
• Solicit, review, and validate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies while protecting project profitability.
• Prepare clear, professional proposals and bid packages.
• Participate in bid reviews with leadership prior to submission.
• Identify scope gaps, design conflicts, and risks before bid submission.
• Evaluate opportunities to improve profitability through value engineering and planning.
• Ensure estimates provide operations with complete and accurate information for execution.
• Review estimated vs actual costs to improve future estimating accuracy.
• Mentor junior estimators and promote high-quality standards across the team.
• Help develop estimating procedures and templates, and foster collaboration across departments.

Skills

Plan reading

Estimating

Bid management

Communication

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Negotiation

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

Aspire

Digital takeoff tools

Job description

MD Property Services, a Utah landscape contractor, seeks a Senior Landscape Construction Estimator to lead our estimating efforts and drive profitable bids for commercial and municipal projects. You will mentor junior estimators and collaborate with operations, vendors, and management to position the division for growth.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in landscape construction estimation, strong plan-reading, and a proven ability to develop competitive, accurate estimates while improving