Sr Commercial Estimator - Landscaping

Randstad USA; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an Estimator to prepare timely, accurate estimates and bid packages for landscape construction projects. You will drive bid throughput, define scope, quality takeoffs, and ensure smooth handoffs to project management and operations.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, strong numerical skills, and clear communication. No degree required; experience in landscape estimating and proficiency with LMN, PlanSwift, and QuickBooks Enterprise is a

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in estimating or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication; organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Estimate Preparation & Bid Execution: Prepare estimates and bid packages accurately and on time.
• Takeoff, Pricing & Scope Discipline: Perform quantity takeoffs and scope reviews with clear assumptions.
• Vendor, Material & Cost Coordination: Gather quotes and manage material availability.
• Handoff & Preconstruction Support: Transition projects to PMs with clear documentation.
• Continuous Learning & Team Improvement: Follow standards and refine tools.

Skills

Estimating

Takeoffs

Vendor Management

PlanSwift

LMN

QuickBooks Enterprise

LeanScaper

Pricing

Education

No Degree Required

Tools

Be am AI

Job description

As an Estimator, you will play a critical role in our Revenue pillar by ensuring our estimates are accurate, clear, and commercially sound so we win the right work at the right price.

Position Overview

The Estimator is responsible for preparing timely, accurate, and organized estimates and bid packages. This role drives bid throughput, scope clarity, takeoff quality, and seamless handoffs into project management and operations. Your goal is to build estimate reliability and commercial discipline, ensuring awarded projects are primed for profitable execution.

Qualifications & Requirements

• strong attention to detail and a commitment to precision.
• Proven ability to work accurately under strict deadlines.
• strong quantitative thinking and comfort analyzing pricing and detail work.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and follow-through.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in landscape or construction estimating.
• Background in field operations, project management, or vendor coordination.
• Experience using takeoff and estimating tools such as PlanSwift, LMN, or Beam AI (Attentive AI).

Systems & Tools You Will Use

• Estimating & Takeoffs: LMN, PlanSwift, Attentive AI / Beam AI
• Operations & Finance Visibility: QuickBooks Enterprise Desktop, LeanScaper, Ninety

What Success Looks Like

• Producing reliable takeoffs and complete bid submissions on time.
• Catching scope gaps and pricing risks early.
• Delivering clean handoff documentation that minimizes downstream surprises.
• Growing your capability to handle larger and more complex estimating projects over time.

salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: No Degree Required

Key Responsibilities

• Estimate Preparation & Bid Execution: Prepare assigned estimates and bid packages accurately and on time. Manage deadlines with discipline, reduce dropped details, and support bid-day requirements.
• Takeoff, Pricing & Scope Discipline: Perform careful quantity takeoffs and scope reviews. Document assumptions, exclusions, and logic clearly using established tools and standards.
• Vendor, Material & Cost Coordination: Gather vendor quotes, confirm material availability, and organize outside pricing inputs to maintain high estimate quality.
• Handoff & Preconstruction Support: Transition awarded projects smoothly to Project Managers and Operations with clear documentation of scope, risks, assumptions, and exclusions.
• Continuous Learning & Team Improvement: Follow estimating standards, incorporate feedback from estimate-to-actual reviews, and help refine tools and templates

Skills

• commercial landscaping (3 years of experience is required)
• commercial landscape
• estimating
• estimate preparation
• scope discipline
• Vendor Management
• pricing
• preconstruction support
• job bidding
• job bid
• vendor quotes
• Materials Management
• LMN
• Landscape Management
• PlanSwift
• QuickBooks Enterprise
• LeanScaper
• Finance Model
• Takeoffs
• attention to detail
• self improvement

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 4 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Experience

• Experienced
• 4 years

Education

• No Degree Required

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.