JUNIOR ESTIMATOR

Description The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, basic construction or landscaping knowledge, and a willingness to learn commercial landscaping estimating processes. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow within the landscaping, construction, or estimating field. Key Responsibilities Assist with reviewing project plans, drawings, specifications, and bid documents. Perform quantity takeoffs for landscaping, irrigation, hardscape, grading, drainage, and related scopes of work. Help prepare accurate cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and vendor services. Request and compare pricing from vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors. Assist in preparing bid proposals, scope summaries, and supporting documentation. Identify missing information, plan discrepancies, or potential scope gaps and communicate them to the Estimator or Project Manager. Maintain organized bid files, estimate worksheets, vendor quotes, and project documentation. Support communication between estimating, operations, vendors, and project teams. Track bid deadlines and assist with ensuring proposals are completed and submitted timely. Learn and follow company estimating standards, pricing procedures, and approval processes. Assist with post-bid follow-up, revisions, and project handoff documentation as needed. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree, trade school, or coursework in construction management, landscape design, estimating, or a related field preferred. Prior experience in landscaping, construction, irrigation, estimating, or field operations preferred but not required. Ability to read and interpret basic construction plans, drawings, and specifications preferred. Strong math, organization, and computer skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Experience with takeoff or estimating software is a plus. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines. Good communication skills and willingness to ask questions and learn. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Work Environment This position is primarily office-based, with occasional site visits or field coordination as needed. The role requires the ability to review plans, use a computer for extended periods, and communicate with vendors, subcontractors, and internal team members.