Estimator - Construction at IKON Landscape

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Estimator - Construction at IKON Landscape

Salt lake City, UT
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    IKON Landscape is a premier landscaping company specializing in the design, installation, and maintenance of high-quality outdoor spaces for high-end residential properties. Known for innovative, sustainable solutions and exceptional attention to detail, IKON has built a strong reputation for delivering beautiful, functional landscapes and outstanding client experience.

    As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Landscape Construction Estimator who will do more than prepare accurate estimates, you'll play a key role in refining our estimating processes, improving efficiencies, and helping build a best-in-class preconstruction system.

    This role will support estimating for both high-end residential and commercial landscape construction projects , working closely with our Sales, Design, and Operations teams to deliver competitive, profitable proposals while continuously improving how we estimate and win work.

    Compensation & Benefits

    • $70,000-$90,000 annual salary (DOE)
    • Benefits package including paid vacation, paid holidays, medical insurance, 401K (3% match)
    • Company phone and computer
    • Paid bi-weekly
    • Year-round, full-time employment
    • Opportunity for long-term career growth

    What You'll Do

    • Prepare accurate cost estimates for landscape construction projects, including hardscape, irrigation, grading, drainage, and planting.
    • Identify opportunities to streamline estimating procedures and improve bid accuracy.
    • Review construction drawings, specifications, and project plans to perform detailed quantity takeoffs.
    • Develop labor, equipment, subcontractor, and material pricing for each proposal.
    • Work closely with Designers, Project Managers, and the Sales team to ensure estimates accurately reflect project scope.
    • Solicit and compare vendor and subcontractor pricing.
    • Maintain current pricing databases for labor, materials, and subcontractors.
    • Prepare alternate pricing, allowances, and value engineering options when requested.
    • Track bid results and participate in post-project reviews to continuously improve estimating accuracy.

    What We're Looking For

    • 2+ years of estimating experience in landscape construction or a related construction field.
    • Ability to read and interpret landscape, grading, irrigation, and construction plans.
    • Strong understanding of landscape materials, hardscape installation methods, and construction practices.
    • Experience with estimating software, spreadsheets, or takeoff programs such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, LMN, Aspire, or similar.
    • Strong mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills.
    • Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.
    • Google Workspace proficiency preferred.

    Location: Sandy, Utah 84070