sr commercial estimator - landscaping.saint paul, minnesotaposted 4 days ago job detailssummary$85,000 - $95,000 per yearpermanentno requirementscategorybusiness and financial operations occupations reference AB_5081105 job details As an Estimator, you will play a critical role in our Revenue pillar by ensuring our estimates are accurate, clear, and commercially sound so we win the right work at the right price.

Position Overview The Estimator is responsible for preparing timely, accurate, and organized estimates and bid packages. This role drives bid throughput, scope clarity, takeoff quality, and seamless handoffs into project management and operations. Your goal is to build estimate reliability and commercial discipline, ensuring awarded projects are primed for profitable execution.

Qualifications & Requirements Must-Have:

strong attention to detail and a commitment to precision. Proven ability to work accurately under strict deadlines. strong quantitative thinking and comfort analyzing pricing and detail work. Clear written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and follow-through.

Nice-to-Have:

Experience in landscape or construction estimating. Background in field operations, project management, or vendor coordination. Experience using takeoff and estimating tools such as PlanSwift, LMN, or Beam AI (Attentive AI).

Systems & Tools You Will Use Estimating & Takeoffs:

LMN, PlanSwift, Attentive AI /

Beam AI Operations & Finance Visibility:

QuickBooks Enterprise Desktop, LeanScaper, Ninety What Success Looks Like Producing reliable takeoffs and complete bid submissions on time. Catching scope gaps and pricing risks early. Delivering clean handoff documentation that minimizes downstream surprises. Growing your capability to handle larger and more complex estimating projects over time.

salary:

$85,000 - $95,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 4

PMeducation:

No Degree RequiredResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities Estimate Preparation & Bid Execution:

Prepare assigned estimates and bid packages accurately and on time. Manage deadlines with discipline, reduce dropped details, and support bid-day requirements.

Takeoff, Pricing & Scope Discipline:

Perform careful quantity takeoffs and scope reviews. Document assumptions, exclusions, and logic clearly using established tools and standards.

Vendor, Material & Cost Coordination:

Gather vendor quotes, confirm material availability, and organize outside pricing inputs to maintain high estimate quality.

Handoff & Preconstruction Support:

Transition awarded projects smoothly to Project Managers and Operations with clear documentation of scope, risks, assumptions, and exclusions.

Continuous Learning & Team Improvement:

Follow estimating standards, incorporate feedback from estimate-to-actual reviews, and help refine tools and templates Skillscommercial landscaping (3 years of experience is required)commercial landscapeestimatingestimate preparationscope disciplineVendor Managementpricingpreconstruction supportjob biddingjob bidvendor quotesMaterials ManagementLMNLandscape ManagementPlanSwiftQuickBooks EnterpriseLeanScaperFinance ModelTakeoffsattention to detailself improvementQualificationsYears of experience: 4 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.