Strategic Landscape Construction Estimator

Granite Hills Group; Una (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Hills Group in Spartanburg, SC seeks a Landscape Construction Estimator to develop detailed project estimates from plans and specs. You will manage bid workflows, perform takeoffs, and obtain competitive quotes from subcontractors and vendors to generate accurate proposals.

The role requires 3+ years in landscape construction estimating, strong math/communication skills, and proficiency with Aspire and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commercial landscape construction estimating or a closely related field.
• 2+ years of experience in commercial landscape construction field operations preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand construction plans, specifications, and project documents.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with Aspire or similar landscape estimating software preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Horticulture, Business, or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the estimating workflow and pipeline to ensure complete, accurate proposals are submitted by bid deadlines.
• Review RFPs, plans, specifications, addendums, and other project documents to determine scope of work and appropriate production methods.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and develop accurate estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other direct project costs.
• Solicit, obtain, and evaluate competitive quotes from qualified subcontractors and vendors.
• Obtain pricing for hardscape materials, plant material, irrigation, equipment, and other materials required to complete project estimates.
• Enter and maintain bid and estimate information in Aspire.
• Develop bid summaries and review estimates, pricing, and proposed margins with division management and senior leadership.
• Apply established pricing and gross profit guidelines when developing project estimates.
• Assist customers and project partners with technical information, scope clarification, and pricing throughout the estimating and pre-construction process.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, developers, subcontractors, vendors, and other key industry partners throughout the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson market.
• Participate in pre-construction, pre-job, and post-job meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with Operations and other internal teams to ensure estimates accurately reflect project scope, production requirements, and company objectives.
• Support business development efforts by identifying and developing relationships with prospective customers and key decision-makers.
• Maintain organized and accurate estimating documentation and records.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Mathematical skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture/Construction Management/Horticulture/Business

Tools

Aspire

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Granite Hills Group in Spartanburg, SC seeks a Landscape Construction Estimator to develop detailed project estimates from plans and specs. You will manage bid workflows, perform takeoffs, and obtain competitive quotes from subcontractors and vendors to generate accurate proposals.

The role requires 3+ years in landscape construction estimating, strong math/communication skills, and proficiency with Aspire and MS Office.