Landscape Construction Estimator

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLandscape Construction EstimatorLead Accurate Bids for Landscape Construction, Sitework, and Civil ProjectsCompany: Curti GroupLocation: Valley Cottage, NYJob Type: Full-Time, SalariedSalary: $85,000–$105,000+ per yearWork Environment: Approximately 80% Office-Based and 20% Local Field WorkProject Scope: Commercial and High-End Residential Landscape Construction, Hardscape, Sitework, Utilities, Drainage, and Civil ImprovementsThe OpportunityCurti Group is seeking an experienced Landscape Construction Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive, and executable bids for commercial and high-end residential projects.This position is primarily focused on estimating. It is not intended to be a combined estimator and project manager role. Your primary responsibility will be reviewing plans, completing quantity takeoffs, obtaining pricing, developing detailed estimates, and producing proposals that support a strong and profitable project backlog.Projects typically range from approximately $20,000 to $1.5 million and may include landscape construction, hardscape, grading, drainage, utilities, retaining walls, planting, irrigation, municipal work, school projects, and other site improvements.How You Will Make an ImpactReview construction drawings, landscape plans, engineering documents, specifications, and bid packages.Complete detailed digital and manual quantity takeoffs.Develop accurate estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and project overhead.Estimate hardscape, grading, drainage, irrigation, planting, utilities, retaining walls, and civil site improvements.Solicit and evaluate pricing from vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.Identify missing scope, drawing conflicts, site constraints, and potential cost exposure.Develop value-engineering options that improve constructability or reduce cost without compromising quality.Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, measurements, and walkthroughs.Prepare estimates for commercial, high-end residential, municipal, school-district, and public-bid projects.Account for prevailing-wage requirements when applicable.Produce clear proposals and bid packages in accordance with deadlines.Maintain estimating databases, historical costs, unit pricing, and bid-performance information.Collaborate with project management and operations teams during project handoffs.Compare estimate assumptions with actual job-cost information to improve future accuracy.Assist with snow-related planning or operations when business needs require all-hands support.Required Qualifications and Experience5+ years of experience estimating landscape construction, sitework, civil construction, or related projects.Demonstrated experience producing estimates from plans, specifications, and bid documents.Strong knowledge of construction labor, materials, equipment, production rates, and subcontractor pricing.Ability to read and interpret landscape plans, civil drawings, engineering documents, utility plans, elevations, and project specifications.Experience estimating commercial or high-end residential projects.Strong understanding of hardscape, grading, drainage, planting, irrigation, utilities, retaining walls, and related site improvements.Experience soliciting, reviewing, and leveling vendor and subcontractor proposals.Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously.Strong written and verbal communication skills.High level of accuracy and attention to detail.Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for site visits and pre-bid walkthroughs.Preferred QualificationsExperience using Aspire or a similar landscape operations and estimating platform.Experience with Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, Agtek, Land F/X, AutoCAD, or similar takeoff software.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.Experience estimating public, municipal, school-district, or prevailing-wage projects.Experience with civil site development, stormwater management, athletic fields, or utility work.Familiarity with historical job-cost analysis and estimating-performance metrics.High school diploma, GED, or additional education in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.Work Environment and TravelThis position is primarily based in the Curti Group office in Valley Cottage, New York.The anticipated work split is approximately 80% office-based estimating and 20% local field activity.Local travel may include site visits, measurements, pre-bid walkthroughs, and project handoffs.Overnight travel is rare and generally limited to unusual projects for existing clients.This is a year-round position.Compensation and BenefitsCompetitive salary of $85,000–$105,000+ per year, based on experience.Performance-based annual bonus opportunities.Weekly pay.Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.Health Savings Account options.Life and disability coverage.401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.Paid parental leave options.Company-provided technology.Professional-development and technical-training opportunities.Employee referral bonus program.About Curti GroupCurti Group provides landscape construction, sitework, landscape maintenance, snow management, and related exterior services throughout the region. Our projects range from high-end residential improvements to commercial, municipal, and civil sitework.We invest in modern equipment, experienced teams, strong operating systems, and opportunities for employees to grow their careers while helping build exceptional projects.Learn more at Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.