Commercial Landscape Construction Estimator

Job Title: Commercial Landscape Construction Estimator
Location: Full-Time, In-Office
Industry: Heavy Civil / Public Works / Commercial Landscape Construction

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Commercial Landscape Construction Estimator to join our in-office team. Our firm specializes in WSDOT and municipal public works projects, including multi-million-dollar contracts that span multiple years. Many of our larger projects operate under the WSDOT Progressive Design-Build model and are structured as unit-priced bids, with final contract values resolved through negotiated and executed change orders.

This role requires a disciplined estimator who understands public works bidding, cost control across evolving scopes, and the administrative rigor required to track pricing revisions throughout extended construction durations.

Key Responsibilities

Preconstruction & Estimating

• Source and procure estimating projects and documents for bidding.
• Prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for commercial landscape and public works projects, including WSDOT and municipal contracts.
• Perform quantity takeoffs from plans and specifications with high attention to detail.
• Develop and maintain unit price build-ups aligned with WSDOT bid schedules.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Analyze risk, constructability, and phasing impacts during pre-bid review.
• Participate in design reviews for Progressive Design-Build projects and provide real-time pricing input.

Progressive Design-Build & Change Management

• Track scope evolution across design milestones.
• Maintain organized cost logs and pricing revisions throughout multi-year project durations.
• Price change orders accurately and consistently with contract unit rates.
• Coordinate with project managers and field teams to reconcile quantities and cost impacts.
• Ensure alignment between bid assumptions and executed contract modifications.

Post-Award Support

• Assist operations with budget handoff and cost code structure.
• Support ongoing cost tracking for unit-priced work items.
• Review field quantity tracking and production data.
• Provide pricing documentation for owner review and audit processes.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of practical estimating or field experience in commercial landscape construction, heavy civil, or public works.
• Demonstrated experience bidding WSDOT or municipal projects.
• Strong understanding of:
• Unit price bidding
• Public works contracts
• Change order pricing and documentation
• Multi-year project cost management
• Exceptional organizational skills and documentation discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously.
• Proficiency in construction cost analysis and spreadsheet modeling.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with WSDOT Progressive Design-Build projects.
• Proficiency in HCSS HeavyBid (highly preferred).
• Experience working on projects exceeding $5M in contract value.
• Familiarity with erosion control, irrigation, planting, site furnishings, and associated civil scope.

Work Environment

• Full-time, in-office position (not remote).
• Collaborative team environment with direct interaction between estimating, project management, and field operations.
• Long-term, complex projects requiring disciplined documentation and follow-through.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE).
• Simple Plan IRA with 3% match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is methodical, structured, and comfortable working within complex public works contract frameworks. They understand that on large, multi-year unit-price projects, profitability is driven as much by disciplined change management and documentation as it is by competitive bidding.

If you are an experienced estimator who thrives in structured public works environments and values organization, accountability, and technical precision, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person