Senior Landscape Estimator - Profitable Projects

Heritage-Landscapes; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Sick leave

401(k)

Profit sharing

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Heritage Landscapes, serving the Bay Area, seeks an experienced Landscape Construction Estimator – Senior to lead accurate, timely estimates for installation projects. The role emphasizes ASPiRE software usage, digital takeoffs, and strong communication with teams and clients.

The successful candidate will read blueprints, develop bids, and maintain up-to-date estimating databases while supporting profitability goals in a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• Experience as an estimator for residential landscape construction firms.
• Proficiency with Aspire or similar estimating software.
• Experience with take-off software and digital takeoffs.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications to prepare bids.
• Willingness to learn new skills and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform site visits and takeoffs and build estimates for new potential projects as assigned swiftly and accurately.
• Ensure that vendor pricing is competitive and accurate.
• Evaluate, develop and utilize company production rates.
• Ensure that bids and markups are competitively priced while meeting or exceeding company profitability goals.
• Maintain and update estimating software databases on a regular basis.
• Prepare project proposals and formal contracts for review and submittal.
• Utilize Aspire software for estimating opportunities.
• Review job cost and profit reports with the Department and make adjustments to the estimating process as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication

Tools

Aspire software

Takeoff software

Digital takeoffs

Job description

Heritage Landscapes, serving the Bay Area, seeks an experienced Landscape Construction Estimator – Senior to lead accurate, timely estimates for installation projects. The role emphasizes ASPiRE software usage, digital takeoffs, and strong communication with teams and clients.

The successful candidate will read blueprints, develop bids, and maintain up-to-date estimating databases while supporting profitability goals in a fast-growing company.