Project Estimator – Design/Build Landscaping

As a Project Estimator at Local Roots Landscaping, your main responsibilities will include producing accurate estimates for high-end residential landscaping projects and occasional commercial endeavors. You'll perform site visits, conduct takeoffs, and collaborate closely with the sales team to create compelling proposals. Your expertise will help align client desires with budget realities and project timelines.

To excel as a Project Estimator at Local Roots Landscaping, you should possess substantial experience in estimating within the landscape or construction industry. Strong time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients are essential. Comfort with tools like LMN and SketchUp will also be beneficial.

Project Estimators at Local Roots Landscaping use a variety of tools to streamline their work, including LMN for project management, SketchUp for design visualization, and NearMap for accurate site assessments. These tools enable you to create precise estimates and collaborate effectively with both the sales and operations teams.

Local Roots Landscaping fosters a refined yet laid-back culture where high performance meets kindness. As a Project Estimator, you'll be part of a team that believes in accountability, collaboration, and support. We value the details in our work while appreciating the importance of maintaining strong interpersonal relationships.

At Local Roots Landscaping, Project Estimators have opportunities for growth through hands-on experience and mentorship programs. As you develop your estimating skills and expand your knowledge of the landscaping industry, you may find paths to senior estimator roles or management opportunities in sales or operations.

When asked about your estimating process for landscaping projects, focus on your methods for gathering client requirements, conducting site assessments, and utilizing estimating software. Demonstrate how you balance cost and quality while considering client desires and budget constraints.

To effectively prioritize tasks when managing multiple estimates, share your strategies for time management and organization. Explain how you assess project deadlines, communicate with your team, and leverage tools to keep track of all ongoing tasks.

For this question, reflect on a specific challenge you encountered, whether it's price fluctuations or project scope alterations. Discuss the steps you took to adapt, such as seeking alternative suppliers or recalibrating project timelines to ensure client satisfaction.

Showcase your teamwork skills by providing a specific example where your collaboration with the sales team led to project success. Highlight how communication and shared goals helped you deliver an accurate estimate that met client needs and supported the sales strategy.

Talk about your methods for staying informed, such as attending industry conferences, participating in online forums, or reading relevant publications. Mention how staying updated helps you provide accurate and competitive estimates bundled with the latest materials and best practices.

Discuss your proficiency with various estimating software such as LMN and SketchUp. Emphasize how you leverage those tools to enhance your estimating accuracy and streamline collaboration with the sales team.

Explain your process for ensuring accuracy and profitability, including a detailed review of material costs, labor hours, and other project expenses. Highlight how you work closely with the operations team to verify feasibility, thus ensuring estimates reflect true project costs.

Share your strategies for effective communication, emphasizing clarity and transparency. Discuss how you adapt your communication style to suit clients and team members, ensuring that everyone involved is on the same page throughout the estimating process.

Describe your approach to managing stress in high-pressure situations, such as remaining organized, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining open lines of communication with your team. Focus on staying composed and solution-oriented to meet client expectations.

Express your enthusiasm for the landscaping industry and project estimating. Share what aspects of the work excite you, such as transforming outdoor spaces, collaborating with creative teams, or working on diverse projects that have a lasting impact on clients’ lives.