Texas Ecogrow
Job Title:
Lead Estimator Department:
Preconstruction Reports To:
Director of Preconstruction Location:
Onsite – Round Rock, TX Employment Type:
Full-Time | In-Office
Lead the Numbers Behind the Vision — Drive Growth at Texas EcoGrow
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At Texas EcoGrow, we’re transforming the commercial landscapes of Central Texas. As a leader in large-scale landscape installation, we’re seeking a highly skilled Lead Estimator to manage, refine, and elevate our collaborative estimating efforts. This is your opportunity to step into a leadership role where your precision, strategy, and mentoring skills will directly impact the growth and profitability of our business.
What You'll Do:
As our Lead Estimator, you’ll lead all aspects of cost estimating — from interpreting plans and developing takeoffs, to preparing winning proposals and cultivating our estimating team. Your work will serve as the foundation for successful bids and profitable execution across our commercial landscape construction projects.
Core Responsibilities:
Estimating & Proposal Management: Review and analyze plans, specifications, and scope documents to create detailed and accurate cost estimates Perform and prepare quantity take-offs for labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing for hardscape, softscape, irrigation, grading, drainage, lighting, and other landscape elements Develop complete bid packages, proposals, and scope letters Collaborate with project managers, field leaders, and sales to align project strategies with bid assumptions
Leadership & Mentorship: Provide support and mentorship to estimating team on process, accuracy, and professional development Establish and uphold standard practices for bid reviews, internal deadlines, and value engineering
Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination: Solicit, review, and compare quotes to ensure completeness and competitiveness Maintain strong vendor relationships and accurate industry pricing databases
Systems & Process Oversight: Manage estimate logs, cost histories, and project data for forecasting and reporting Support submittal procurement, preconstruction meetings and turnover to operations teams
What You Bring:
7+ years of experience in landscape construction estimating (commercial preferred) Background in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, or Construction Management Proven ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with other estimators Strong command of digital estimating software (Aspire, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff) and Microsoft Excel Deep understanding of materials, methods, and scopes in site construction and landscape trades Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills Clear communicator with the ability to lead collaboration across departments
What We Offer:
Benefits Package: Medical benefits and paid holidays Work-Life Balance: PTO and a supportive, focused in-office culture Career Growth: Opportunity to shape and lead the next generation of preconstruction at Texas EcoGrow
Location:
This is a full-time, onsite position at our Round Rock, TX office — working directly with leadership and collaborating across sales, operations, and field teams.
Ready to Build Something Bigger?
If you're a sharp, strategic thinker who loves precision, mentorship, and working in a fast-paced construction environment — we want to hear from you. Join Texas EcoGrow and help us bring ambitious outdoor spaces to life across Central Texas.
Lead Estimator Department:
Preconstruction Reports To:
Director of Preconstruction Location:
Onsite – Round Rock, TX Employment Type:
Full-Time | In-Office
Lead the Numbers Behind the Vision — Drive Growth at Texas EcoGrow
Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.
At Texas EcoGrow, we’re transforming the commercial landscapes of Central Texas. As a leader in large-scale landscape installation, we’re seeking a highly skilled Lead Estimator to manage, refine, and elevate our collaborative estimating efforts. This is your opportunity to step into a leadership role where your precision, strategy, and mentoring skills will directly impact the growth and profitability of our business.
What You'll Do:
As our Lead Estimator, you’ll lead all aspects of cost estimating — from interpreting plans and developing takeoffs, to preparing winning proposals and cultivating our estimating team. Your work will serve as the foundation for successful bids and profitable execution across our commercial landscape construction projects.
Core Responsibilities:
Estimating & Proposal Management: Review and analyze plans, specifications, and scope documents to create detailed and accurate cost estimates Perform and prepare quantity take-offs for labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing for hardscape, softscape, irrigation, grading, drainage, lighting, and other landscape elements Develop complete bid packages, proposals, and scope letters Collaborate with project managers, field leaders, and sales to align project strategies with bid assumptions
Leadership & Mentorship: Provide support and mentorship to estimating team on process, accuracy, and professional development Establish and uphold standard practices for bid reviews, internal deadlines, and value engineering
Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination: Solicit, review, and compare quotes to ensure completeness and competitiveness Maintain strong vendor relationships and accurate industry pricing databases
Systems & Process Oversight: Manage estimate logs, cost histories, and project data for forecasting and reporting Support submittal procurement, preconstruction meetings and turnover to operations teams
What You Bring:
7+ years of experience in landscape construction estimating (commercial preferred) Background in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, or Construction Management Proven ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with other estimators Strong command of digital estimating software (Aspire, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff) and Microsoft Excel Deep understanding of materials, methods, and scopes in site construction and landscape trades Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills Clear communicator with the ability to lead collaboration across departments
What We Offer:
Benefits Package: Medical benefits and paid holidays Work-Life Balance: PTO and a supportive, focused in-office culture Career Growth: Opportunity to shape and lead the next generation of preconstruction at Texas EcoGrow
Location:
This is a full-time, onsite position at our Round Rock, TX office — working directly with leadership and collaborating across sales, operations, and field teams.
Ready to Build Something Bigger?
If you're a sharp, strategic thinker who loves precision, mentorship, and working in a fast-paced construction environment — we want to hear from you. Join Texas EcoGrow and help us bring ambitious outdoor spaces to life across Central Texas.