Estimator

About the Role: The Estimator will oversee commercial and residential bids, manage estimating activities, and help ensure proposals are accurate, competitive, properly documented, and submitted on time. This role will work closely with the estimating team, project managers, vendors, and subcontractors throughout the bidding process. Candidates with landscape, hardscape, or site development experience are preferred, but strong construction estimating experience in another field is also welcome.

Responsibilities: Review construction drawings, details, specifications, and associated documents to determine project scope and identify potential gaps or constructability concerns. Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for landscape, irrigation, hardscape, and site development scopes. Prepare estimates, bid packages, pricing breakdowns, and proposal write-ups. Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain, compare, and evaluate material pricing and subcontractor quotes. Review labor and material requirements and prepare accurate, itemized cost estimates. Develop bid scopes, clarifications, exclusions, and alternate pricing options as needed. Manage bid logs and project change order logs to ensure accurate documentation and timely submissions. Work with project managers, engineers, and other members of the estimating team to coordinate project scope and support the transition from estimating to construction. Participate in design and construction meetings and communicate with clients and project stakeholders as needed. Collaborate with the estimating team on bid reviews, pricing, and project requirements.

Qualifications: Proven experience in construction estimating, including quantity takeoffs and bid preparation. Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, drawings, and related project documents. Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software, AutoCAD, or similar tools. Familiarity with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, and Microsoft Excel is preferred. Basic knowledge of plant materials and hardscape construction is a plus. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with estimators, project managers, vendors, subcontractors, and clients. High school diploma or equivalent required. Mid-level candidates with 3+ years of relevant construction industry experience are encouraged to apply.

Required Skills: Construction estimating, including quantity takeoffs and bid preparation. Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, drawings, and related project documents. Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software, AutoCAD, or similar tools. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with estimators, project managers, vendors, subcontractors, and clients.

What’s Offered: Strong benefits package. Modern office environment in Monmouth County, NJ.Exposure to a wide variety of custom landscape, hardscape, and construction projects. Collaborative team environment with opportunities to develop estimating skills and grow professionally.