Estimator

About the role

The Estimator plays a key role in developing accurate and competitive bids for landscape construction, sitework, hardscape, and related site improvement projects. This position focuses on reviewing project documents, performing detailed quantity takeoffs, preparing comprehensive cost estimates, and collaborating closely with project management and operations teams throughout the bidding and project turnover process. The role offers flexibility to work fully remote or in a local, hybrid arrangement, welcoming candidates near the office as well as experienced remote professionals. Work is performed primarily with digital tools such as Excel, Bluebeam, and estimating software, involving regular cross‑department interaction during bidding and turnover. The environment is fast‑paced and deadline‑driven, emphasizing accuracy, communication, and teamwork, with a professional office dress code for any on‑site or in‑office work. This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ramsey, NJ, and is fully remote. The position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Review project drawings, specifications, site plans, and bid documents to fully understand project scope and requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for landscape, irrigation, planting, hardscape, and related site improvement scopes.
• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates that include labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals to ensure accurate coverage of all project components.
• Identify scope gaps, project risks, and value engineering opportunities to support competitive and well‑structured bids.
• Coordinate closely with project management and operations teams throughout the bidding process to align estimates with field execution.
• Maintain and update estimating databases, historical cost records, and pricing information for ongoing use and future bids.
• Track multiple bids simultaneously, monitor due dates, and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Support project turnover and handoff following project award, providing clear and organized estimating documentation to operations teams.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to refine estimating processes and improve accuracy and efficiency over time.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of estimating experience within landscape construction, sitework, hardscape, or related construction fields.
• Proven ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and site plans.
• Hands‑on experience performing quantity takeoffs and preparing detailed cost estimates for landscape and sitework projects.
• Ability to work independently and maintain accuracy and attention to detail across multiple concurrent estimates.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of landscape design concepts is strongly preferred.
• Background in construction or construction management is beneficial.
• Experience with bidding processes and competitive proposal preparation.
• Familiarity with project management principles and coordination with operations teams.
• Ability to complete full takeoffs for landscape, irrigation, planting, hardscape, and related site improvements.
• Comfort working with blueprints, specifications, and technical construction documentation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $43.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.