Commercial Landscape Estimator (Bidding & Estimating Specialist)

Commercial Landscape Estimator (Bidding & Estimating Specialist)

Location: Remote (LATAM Preferred Jacksonville FL candidates also welcome)

Compensation: (at clients discretion based on experience)

Industry: Commercial Landscaping Irrigation Construction

Schedule: Full-Time US Eastern Time (EST) overlap required

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established commercial landscape contractor serving the greater Jacksonville Florida region. They specialize in commercial irrigation large-scale landscape installations and outdoor construction projects for general contractors commercial developers and premium residential clients.

As the business continues to grow theyre investing in their pre-construction team by hiring a dedicated Commercial Landscape Estimator to own the estimating and bidding process from bid invitation through proposal submission.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with construction plans digital takeoffs estimating software and helping win new business.

Role Overview

This role owns the estimating process for commercial landscape and irrigation projects.

Working from project plans and bid invitations youll prepare accurate quantity takeoffs develop project estimates produce professional proposals and track bids through award.

Youll work closely with ownership while becoming the primary person responsible for keeping the bidding pipeline organized accurate and moving forward.

Success in this position comes from strong attention to detail excellent organization and the ability to manage multiple commercial bids simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

I. Commercial Estimating & Digital Takeoffs

• Review construction drawings specifications and bid documents.
• Perform accurate digital quantity takeoffs for landscape irrigation grading planting and site work.
• Interpret project plans and identify material labor and scope requirements.
• Review addenda and specification changes throughout the bidding process.
• Identify missing information and prepare RFIs when clarification is required.

II. Bid & Proposal Preparation

• Prepare detailed project estimates and professional proposals.
• Maintain accurate pricing databases and estimating templates.
• Organize bid documents revisions and proposal versions.
• Ensure bids are submitted accurately and before project deadlines.
• Support continuous improvements to estimating processes and documentation.

III. Bid Pipeline Management

• Monitor incoming bid opportunities through BuildingConnected and other client portals.
• Coordinate bid schedules and submission deadlines.
• Track active bids and proposal status.
• Follow up with General Contractors regarding submitted proposals.
• Gather feedback to improve future bid success.

IV. Estimating Administration

• Maintain organized project files and estimating records.
• Update supplier pricing and material costs.
• Support ownership with reporting and estimating metrics.
• Assist in building scalable estimating workflows as the company continues to grow.

Required Hard Skills

• 2 years of estimating bidding construction administration or project coordination experience.
• Ability to read and interpret commercial construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience performing digital quantity takeoffs.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with BuildingConnected.
• Experience using estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff StackCT Procore PlanSwift or similar platforms.
• Commercial landscaping irrigation civil construction or site development experience.
• Experience preparing Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Familiarity with commercial subcontractor bidding processes.

Soft Skills

Detail-Oriented

You enjoy producing accurate estimates and take pride in delivering high-quality work.

Organized

You can manage multiple bids deadlines and revisions without losing track of important details.

Proactive

You take ownership of your projects follow up independently and keep work moving without constant supervision.

Collaborative

You communicate effectively with ownership suppliers and General Contractors while supporting the broader project team.

Technology Adaptable

Youre comfortable learning new estimating tools and enjoy improving processes through technology.

Why This Role Matters

Accurate estimating is the foundation of profitable construction projects.

As the dedicated Commercial Landscape Estimator youll play a critical role in helping our client win more work by preparing competitive estimates submitting professional proposals and maintaining an organized bidding pipeline. Your work will directly contribute to project growth operational efficiency and long-term business success.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1