Landscape Construction Estimator, Monrovia

Job Description

Job Description 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 experienceddesign, estimating, project management, nursery, and construction team• Long-term growth opportunity within a nearly 50-year-old company