Commercial Landscaping Estimator

Join Our Team as a Commercial Landscaping Estimator!

Are you ready to grow your career in the landscaping industry? Leo Landscape LLC, located in Brighton, CO, is looking for a motivated and hard-working Commercial Landscaping Estimator to join our strong and dedicated team. If you’re a self-starter with a passion for detail and a knack for numbers, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Commercial Landscaping Estimator, you’ll play a key role in our operations by ensuring projects are accurately estimated and set up for success. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Bid Management: Review RFQs/RFPs, plans/specs, addenda; build bid calendars and submit on time.

Quantity Takeoffs: Perform digital takeoffs for landscape, irrigation, concrete/flatwork, walls, and specialties.

Pricing & Proposals: Assemble labor, materials, equipment, rentals, and subcontractor quotes; apply production rates, margins, and risk contingencies; draft clear scope narratives and alternates/VE options.

Vendor/Sub Coordination: Solicit, level, and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotes; maintain cost databases.

Clarifications/RFIs: Identify gaps/conflicts; issue RFIs and pre-bid questions; track addenda.

Handoff: Prepare turnover packages (estimate, takeoffs, buyout list, schedule assumptions) and participate in pre-con meetings.

Client Relations: Build relationships with GCs, developers, municipalities, and property managers; support interviews and post-bid negotiations.

Continuous Improvement: Track win/loss data and production feedback to refine assemblies and rates.

What We’re Looking For

• 2–5+ years estimating experience in commercial landscape/irrigation (or civil/site/concrete with strong landscape exposure).
• Proficiency with digital takeoff & estimating tools (e.g., PlanSwift/Bluebeam/OST; Excel/Sheets).
• Ability to read civil, landscape, and irrigation plans; familiarity with local codes and specs.
• Organized, deadline-reliable, and comfortable juggling multiple bids.
• Valid driver’s license; field/site visit readiness. OSHA-10 a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $55,000–$58,000 base (DOE).
• Commission: 2% of contract value upon sale (per company policy) with accelerators for margin targets.
• On-Target Earnings (OTE): Base + commission; typical first-year OTE $90,000–$150,000
• Benefits: Medical/dental/vision, PTO/paid holidays, mileage reimbursement, phone/laptop, professional development, and advancement opportunities.

Why Join Leolandscape LLC?

At Leo Landscape LLC, we pride ourselves on fostering a team-oriented environment where hard work and dedication are valued. We’re a company that believes in supporting one another and growing together. If you’re looking for a workplace where your contributions make a difference, this is the place for you!

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Join Leo Landscape LLC and help us make every project a success. Apply today and take the next step in your landscaping career!

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