Job Description
Lead Project Estimator (Landscape Construction)
Jacksonville, FL metro-area
Full-Time, Direct-Hire
You MUST LIVE in and around JACKSONVILLE, FL, no relocation assistance is provided.
As the Lead Project Estimator, you’ll oversee the end-to-end estimating process for landscape, irrigation, and hardscape construction projects. This role requires a sharp analytical eye, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders and ensure projects are accurately estimated and executed smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze project scopes and review specifications to determine precise requirements.
- Identify materials and labor needs, obtaining subcontractor bids and proposals.
- Resolve any plan discrepancies and ensure timely completion of estimates.
- Prepare and present cost evaluations and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Present and successfully sell projects.
- Maintain and update project cost data for continuous improvement and future reference.
- Conduct quantity takeoffs and attend client meetings to ensure alignment on project goals.
- Present proposals confidently to clients, managing follow-up communications to close sales.
Qualifications
Proven experience in construction estimating, ideally within landscape, irrigation, or hardscape projects.
- Sales experience must have.
- Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
- Knowledgeable in plant materials, irrigation systems, and hardscape features.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in construction management, landscape architecture, or a related field.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present estimates and proposals effectively.