Senior Landscape Estimator – Luxury & Commercial

Outdoor-Environments-Group-; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

PerkSpot

Long-Term Disability

Paid time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Mariani Enterprises LLC, operating under the Mariani Premier Group, is seeking an Estimator to price landscape, hardscape, and site-development projects across residential, commercial, and community sectors. You will analyze drawings, perform takeoffs, source quotes, and produce complete cost estimates to support profitable bids.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of estimating experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with estimating software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in landscape, hardscape, or site development projects (commercial or luxury residential).
• Strong understanding of landscape construction practices and materials.
• Proficiency in estimating software (such as Aspire, B2W, Builder Trend, PlanSwift, or Bluebeam) preferred.
• Skilled in reading landscape architecture and civil construction plans.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and addenda for landscape and hardscape projects.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for all site elements, including grading, irrigation, planting, pavers, retaining walls, concrete, lighting, and outdoor features.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes to ensure coverage and competitive pricing.
• Develop complete cost estimates including labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead components.
• Prepare bid packages, cost proposals, and value-engineering alternatives.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to assess conditions and incorporate findings into estimates.
• Coordinate with internal teams including designers, project managers, and field staff to validate constructability and cost assumptions.
• Assist in project hand-off to field operations with budgets, scope notes, and schedules.
• Maintain historical cost data and participate in continuous improvement of the estimating process.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Vendor negotiation

Communication

Project coordination

Excel

Tools

Aspire

B2W

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Builder Trend

Job description

Mariani Enterprises LLC, operating under the Mariani Premier Group, is seeking an Estimator to price landscape, hardscape, and site-development projects across residential, commercial, and community sectors. You will analyze drawings, perform takeoffs, source quotes, and produce complete cost estimates to support profitable bids.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of estimating experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with estimating software and MS Office.