Landscape Construction Estimator
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Garden View Landscape, Nursery & Pools is looking for an experienced landscape construction professional with experience as an Estimator or the knowledge, field experience and organizational skills to learn the position.


We are a high-end outdoor construction company specializing in complete landscape, pool, hardscape, irrigation, lighting, masonry, carpentry, outdoor living, and design/build projects. We are looking for someone who understands construction, can read plans, build accurate estimates, and help turn detailed designs into well-organized scopes of work.


Key Responsibilities


The estimator will help prepare detailed estimates for landscape and pool construction projects, including:

• Reviewing plans, drawings, site photos, and project notes • Performing quantity takeoffs • Estimating labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and general conditions • Working with designers, project managers, sales, and production teams • Creating organized scopes of work and cost breakdowns • Soliciting and reviewing subcontractor and vendor pricing • Identifying missing information, conflicts, or unclear scope items • Helping value-engineer projects when needed • Maintaining estimating accuracy and consistency across projects 


Requirements

The Ideal Candidate is someone with experience in one or more of the following:

• Landscape construction estimating 

• Pool construction estimating helpful but not necessary

• Hardscape, masonry, concrete, grading, drainage, irrigation, or lighting 

• Reading construction plans and details 

• Takeoffs, cost coding, and scope writing 

• Working with subcontractors and vendors 

• Residential outdoor construction projects 

*Experience with Buildertrend, CAD plans, Excel, takeoff software, and/or construction estimating systems is a big plus


The Right Person is:

• Detail Oriented/Organized 

• Construction-minded team player

• Good with numbers 

• Able to communicate clearly 

• Comfortable asking questions before guessing 

• Focused on accuracy, follow-through, and constant improvement 



Compensation:

Depends on experience and ability ranging from $60,000 to $100,000 


Higher compensation may be available for a senior estimator with proven experience in landscape, pool, hardscape, grading, drainage, masonry, lighting, carpentry, and subcontractor estimating.


Benefits of being part of the Garden View team include:

• Health insurance plus Dental, Vision, and critical injury

• Paid Vacation, Sick days & Holidays

• 401(k) plan with company match contributions

• Company phone or phone allowance, if applicable 

• Professional, long-established company with steady high-end project flow 

• Opportunity to work on award-winning landscape, pool, and outdoor living projects 

• Support from an experienced design, estimating, project management, nursery, and construction team 

• Long-term growth opportunity within a nearly 50-year-old company


Salary Description
$60,000- $100,000