Description
Summary:
Join a leading landscaping and tree service provider to interpret construction documents, prepare detailed cost estimates, and coordinate estimating data for project execution.
Highlights:
1. Interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications
2. Prepare detailed cost estimates and complete bid packages
3. Assist with cost comparisons, proposal adjustments, and value engineering
Join Southern Shade Tree Co, a leading full-service landscaping and tree service provider with over 50 years of experience in exceeding client expectations in the Carolinas If you are a motivated professional with a passion for landscaping, we would love to hear from you. This will be an in-person position at our Fort Mill office.
Responsibilities:
· Interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
· Produce accurate quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, and equipment.
· Prepare detailed cost estimates and complete bid packages.
· Use estimating software and spreadsheets to assemble estimates.
· Communicate with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams to clarify details.
· Assist with cost comparisons, proposal adjustments, and value engineering opportunities.
· Help ensure smooth project execution by coordinating estimating data with project management and field personnel.
· Assist with preparation and development of cost estimates for commercial landscape construction projects.
· Review and interpret plans, specifications, scopes of work, and bid documents.
· Perform material, equipment, and labor takeoffs for landscape elements (hardscape, softscape, irrigation, drainage, etc.).
· Input data and generate detailed proposals using spreadsheets and estimating software.
· Solicit and organize vendor and subcontractor pricing.
· Maintain bid calendars and tracking systems.
Required Skills & Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree preferred in Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
· Strong computer literacy and comfort with technology.
· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data organization).
· Experience with estimating software is a Plus…, plan review tools, and digital takeoff platforms (e.g., Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, ProEst, Sage, LMN, or ability to learn).
· Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
· Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
· Preferred: internship or prior experience in construction or landscape estimating.
Compensation
We offer a competitive salary that is negotiable based on experience and knowledge.
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