Estimating & Design Lead
Jobgether
Estimating & Design Lead
The Estimating & Design Lead will convert commercial property plans, specifications, and project requirements into accurate landscaping estimates and compelling proposals. This remote, on-site role requires at least 3 years of hands-on landscaping or horticulture experience and strong analytical skills to support a fast-moving business development team.
Estimating & Design Lead
The Estimating & Design Lead will convert commercial property plans, specifications, and project requirements into accurate landscaping estimates and compelling proposals. This remote, on-site role requires at least 3 years of hands-on landscaping or horticulture experience and strong analytical skills to support a fast-moving business development team.
Salary
Core Qualifications
Technical (Must-have)
Soft Skills
Preferred Qualifications
Technical (Nice-to-have)
Key Responsibilities
- Review site plans, specifications, property photos, and project requirements to accurately determine landscaping and maintenance scope.
- Develop detailed cost estimates covering materials, plant material, labor, equipment, timelines, and other project requirements.
- Convert quote requests into accurate, client-ready proposals, with a strong focus on responsiveness and turnaround time.
- Track estimates throughout the full process, from initial request through proposal delivery and follow-up, using the CRM.
- Provide landscape and design expertise to proposals, including plant selection, layout considerations, scope requirements, and practical maintenance needs.
- Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or unrealistic elements in proposed scopes and proactively flag issues before proposals reach clients.
- Support proactive estimating efforts by identifying and developing estimates for properties that represent strong-fit opportunities.
- Work closely with onsite sales teams, estimators, and field leadership to ensure estimating work remains aligned with operational realities.
- Prepare for site visits by researching properties and organizing relevant historical scopes, photos, notes, and other available information.
- Ensure quote requests remain actively owned and progress efficiently from request through proposal submission.
- Maintain clear and accurate CRM documentation regarding estimating activity, quote opportunities, and project involvement.
- Contribute to a performance-driven culture by combining technical expertise with commercial awareness and a strong focus on winning profitable work.