BBSI
Job Category : Full Time Direct Hire Opportunity
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Commercial Landscape Construction Salary:
$100,000 - $120,000/Year + Benefits Are you a seasoned Estimator who can turn blueprints into profitable bids and successful projects? BBSI is proud to partner with a top-tier Commercial Landscape Construction company seeking a Chief Estimator to lead their estimating department and drive business growth. This is your chance to take on a high-impact leadership role with a company known for its quality work across public works, commercial developments, and design-build projects. If you're ready to manage complex bids, mentor a strong team, and contribute to strategic growth, we want to hear from you. Duties/Responsibilities: Estimating & Bid Management Lead the preparation of accurate, detailed estimates and bid proposals for both public and private projects. Analyze landscape construction drawings and specs for constructability and pricing strategy. Perform quantity take-offs and develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost breakdowns. Oversee and review estimates developed by junior team members. Ensure all proposals meet compliance standards and profitability goals. Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors. Request, evaluate, and negotiate competitive pricing from vendors and subs. Keep cost data and pricing libraries up to date with current market trends. Team Leadership & Collaboration Supervise and mentor the estimating team, fostering a high-performance culture. Work closely with project management, accounting, and sales to ensure seamless project handoffs. Participate in pre-construction planning and internal strategy sessions. Process Improvement & Reporting Create, maintain, and enhance estimating templates, procedures, and historical cost data. Track bid outcomes, analyze trends, and report metrics to senior leadership. Continuously improve estimating efficiency and accuracy. Qualifications & Experience 10+ years of estimating experience in landscape or general construction. Proven success in estimating and securing commercial and public works projects. Experience managing full-cycle bids and mentoring junior estimators. Associate or bachelors degree preferred (or equivalent experience). Experience with prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon projects is a plus. Strong blueprint reading skills especially with grading, irrigation, planting, and hardscape. Proficiency in Bluebeam, OST, and MS Excel. Benefits Full benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off, vacation, and sick pay Paid company vehicle, cell phone, and laptop Lead a talented team and make a direct impact on business growth. Competitive salary and opportunity to shape the estimating process.
Commercial Landscape Construction Salary:
$100,000 - $120,000/Year + Benefits Are you a seasoned Estimator who can turn blueprints into profitable bids and successful projects? BBSI is proud to partner with a top-tier Commercial Landscape Construction company seeking a Chief Estimator to lead their estimating department and drive business growth. This is your chance to take on a high-impact leadership role with a company known for its quality work across public works, commercial developments, and design-build projects. If you're ready to manage complex bids, mentor a strong team, and contribute to strategic growth, we want to hear from you. Duties/Responsibilities: Estimating & Bid Management Lead the preparation of accurate, detailed estimates and bid proposals for both public and private projects. Analyze landscape construction drawings and specs for constructability and pricing strategy. Perform quantity take-offs and develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost breakdowns. Oversee and review estimates developed by junior team members. Ensure all proposals meet compliance standards and profitability goals. Subcontractor & Vendor Coordination Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors. Request, evaluate, and negotiate competitive pricing from vendors and subs. Keep cost data and pricing libraries up to date with current market trends. Team Leadership & Collaboration Supervise and mentor the estimating team, fostering a high-performance culture. Work closely with project management, accounting, and sales to ensure seamless project handoffs. Participate in pre-construction planning and internal strategy sessions. Process Improvement & Reporting Create, maintain, and enhance estimating templates, procedures, and historical cost data. Track bid outcomes, analyze trends, and report metrics to senior leadership. Continuously improve estimating efficiency and accuracy. Qualifications & Experience 10+ years of estimating experience in landscape or general construction. Proven success in estimating and securing commercial and public works projects. Experience managing full-cycle bids and mentoring junior estimators. Associate or bachelors degree preferred (or equivalent experience). Experience with prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon projects is a plus. Strong blueprint reading skills especially with grading, irrigation, planting, and hardscape. Proficiency in Bluebeam, OST, and MS Excel. Benefits Full benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off, vacation, and sick pay Paid company vehicle, cell phone, and laptop Lead a talented team and make a direct impact on business growth. Competitive salary and opportunity to shape the estimating process.