Senior Landscape Installation Estimator

Ruppert Landscape; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits with dental andvision

401(k) plan

Flexible work/life balance

Family-oriented company culture

Job summary

Ruppert Landscape is seeking a Senior Estimator – Landscape Installation to lead the estimating process from inception to proposal submission. You will review plans, define scopes, and coordinate bid activities while collaborating with internal teams to optimize margins and deliver competitive bids for commercial landscape projects.

The role requires strong communication, planning, and relationship-building skills, with 3–5 years of estimating experience in landscape installation or

Qualifications

• Extensive understanding of landscape installation or construction methods.
• Minimum 3-5 years of Estimating experience.
• Basic knowledge of plant material and horticultural practices.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process from inception through proposal submission.
• Review plans and specifications to define scope and production methods.
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and bid summaries.
• Coordinate bid-related activities and value engineering.
• Support pre-construction budgeting with customers.
• Maintain relationships with landscape architects, vendors, and clients.
• Negotiate subcontractor prices and select preferred partners.
• Update estimating software and plant lists.
• Assist with post-bid reviews and project handoffs.

Skills

Estimating

Plans & specs reading

Communication

Relationship building

Time management

MS Office

Estimating software

Tools

Estimating Software

Job description

Ruppert Landscape is seeking a Senior Estimator – Landscape Installation to lead the estimating process from inception to proposal submission. You will review plans, define scopes, and coordinate bid activities while collaborating with internal teams to optimize margins and deliver competitive bids for commercial landscape projects.

The role requires strong communication, planning, and relationship-building skills, with 3–5 years of estimating experience in landscape installation or