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 projectsÂ
Requirements
The Ideal Candidate is someone with experience in one or more of the following:
Landscape construction estimatingÂ
Pool construction estimating helpful but not necessary
Hardscape, masonry, concrete, grading, drainage, irrigation, or lightingÂ
Reading construction plans and detailsÂ
Takeoffs, cost coding, and scope writingÂ
Working with subcontractors and vendorsÂ
Residential outdoor construction projectsÂ
*Experience with Buildertrend, CAD plans, Excel, takeoff software, and/or construction estimating systems is a big plus
The Right Person is:
Detail Oriented/OrganizedÂ
Construction-minded team player
Good with numbersÂ
Able to communicate clearlyÂ
Comfortable asking questions before guessingÂ
Focused on accuracy, follow-through, and constant improvementÂ
Compensation:
Depends on experience and ability ranging from $60,000 to $100,000Â
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 applicableÂ
Professional, long-established company with steady high-end project flowÂ
Opportunity to work on award-winning landscape, pool, and outdoor living projectsÂ
Support from an experienced design, estimating, project management, nursery, and construction teamÂ
Long-term growth opportunity within a nearly 50-year-old company