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Landscape Construction Estimator

5/12/2026

Prepare detailed estimates for high-end landscape and pool construction projects by performing quantity takeoffs and reviewing plans. Coordinate with designers and project managers to create organized scopes of work and manage subcontractor pricing.

Salary

60000 - 100000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Complete Outdoor Construction company specializing in Pools, Landscape, Hardscapes, ADU’s Design & Build Wholesale/Retail nursery one of the best & largest retail nurseries in Southern California
About the Role

Description

Garden View Landscape, Nursery & Pools is looking for an experienced landscape construction professional with experience as an Estimator or the knowledge, field experience and organizational skills to learn the position.


We are a high-end outdoor construction company specializing in complete landscape, pool, hardscape, irrigation, lighting, masonry, carpentry, outdoor living, and design/build projects. We are looking for someone who understands construction, can read plans, build accurate estimates, and help turn detailed designs into well-organized scopes of work.


Key Responsibilities


The estimator will help prepare detailed estimates for landscape and pool construction projects, including:

• Reviewing plans, drawings, site photos, and project notes • Performing quantity takeoffs • Estimating labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and general conditions • Working with designers, project managers, sales, and production teams • Creating organized scopes of work and cost breakdowns • Soliciting and reviewing subcontractor and vendor pricing • Identifying missing information, conflicts, or unclear scope items • Helping value-engineer projects when needed • Maintaining estimating accuracy and consistency across projects 


Requirements

The Ideal Candidate is someone with experience in one or more of the following:

• Landscape construction estimating 

• Pool construction estimating helpful but not necessary

• Hardscape, masonry, concrete, grading, drainage, irrigation, or lighting 

• Reading construction plans and details 

• Takeoffs, cost coding, and scope writing 

• Working with subcontractors and vendors 

• Residential outdoor construction projects 

*Experience with Buildertrend, CAD plans, Excel, takeoff software, and/or construction estimating systems is a big plus


The Right Person is:

• Detail Oriented/Organized 

• Construction-minded team player

• Good with numbers 

• Able to communicate clearly 

• Comfortable asking questions before guessing 

• Focused on accuracy, follow-through, and constant improvement 



Compensation:

Depends on experience and ability ranging from $60,000 to $100,000 


Higher compensation may be available for a senior estimator with proven experience in landscape, pool, hardscape, grading, drainage, masonry, lighting, carpentry, and subcontractor estimating.


Benefits of being part of the Garden View team include:

• Health insurance plus Dental, Vision, and critical injury

• Paid Vacation, Sick days & Holidays

• 401(k) plan with company match contributions

• Company phone or phone allowance, if applicable 

• Professional, long-established company with steady high-end project flow 

• Opportunity to work on award-winning landscape, pool, and outdoor living projects 

• Support from an experienced design, estimating, project management, nursery, and construction team 

• Long-term growth opportunity within a nearly 50-year-old company


Key Skills
Landscape Construction EstimatingPool Construction EstimatingQuantity TakeoffsReading Construction PlansCost CodingScope WritingVendor ManagementValue EngineeringBuildertrendCAD PlansExcelHardscape EstimationMasonryIrrigationLightingDrainage
Categories
ConstructionTradesEngineering
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceCritical Injury InsurancePaid VacationSick DaysHolidays401(k) Plan With Company MatchCompany Phone Or Phone Allowance
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