Landscape Estimator

Design/Build Estimator

Groundscapes Inc. – Omaha / Valley, NE

Groundscapes is a high-end landscape design/build firm specializing in outdoor living — pools, patios, waterfront construction, and large-scale residential + commercial projects.

We’re growing and building out our pre-construction systems — and we’re hiring a Design/Build Estimator to take ownership of how our work is priced, scoped, and set up for execution.

This is not a “bid clerk” role.
This is a systems + estimating role with real impact on profitability and field success.

Compensation

• $70,000 – $90,000 base salary (based on experience)

What You’ll Own

• Our estimating platform (LMN) — templates, assemblies, pricing, and standards
• Accuracy of takeoffs, budgets, and scopes across all projects
• Alignment between what is sold and what is actually built

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain estimating templates, production rates, and pricing structures in LMN
• Produce detailed estimates and material takeoffs for residential and commercial projects
• Review plans and identify scope gaps, risks, and cost impacts before they become problems
• Work directly with sales, design, and field leadership to ensure projects are buildable and profitable
• Support proposals with alternates, options, and value engineering
• Assist with field verification, layout, and pre-construction planning when needed

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years estimating experience in landscape construction
• Strong takeoff and plan-reading ability
• Experience with LMN or similar estimating software (or ability to learn quickly)
• Understands how projects are actually built — not just priced
• Detail-oriented, organized, and accountable
• Comfortable working in both office and field environments

Why This Role Stands Out

• You will own the estimating system — not just plug numbers into it
• Work on high-end, complex projects — not cookie-cutter installs
• Direct impact on company performance, margins, and growth
• Strong leadership, clear expectations, and a team that executes at a high level

Who This Is NOT For

• Someone looking for a low-accountability estimating role
• Someone who only wants to follow templates instead of building/improving them
• Someone not willing to collaborate with field teams and own outcomes

Who This IS For

• Someone who takes pride in accurate numbers and clean scopes
• Someone who wants to build systems and make them better over time
• Someone who wants to be part of a growing company doing high-end work

If you’re currently estimating and feel like:

• your company’s systems are outdated
• your numbers don’t match reality in the field
• or you’re capped on growth and compensation

This is a chance to step into a role with real ownership and upside.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of landscape construction estimating experience do you have?
• What experience do you have with takeoff and estimating software?
• How many years of landscape construction experience do you have?

Work Location: In person