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Estimator, Business

Job in Long Grove, Lake County, Illinois, 60049, USA
Listing for: BrightView Landscapes
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Estimator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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Bright View Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Description

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The Estimator reviews plans and prepares bid information for commercial landscape and irrigation projects.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Gather, calculate, and compile takeoff data for use in bid proposal estimates
  • Leverage measurement technologies to produce more efficient and accurate takeoffs
  • Utilize standard estimating software and CRM tools to build and present accurate quotes
  • Develop estimates where predetermined standards are not available, using sound judgment and historical data
  • Analyze bids, competitors, margins, and closure rates to help shape winning strategies
  • Provide Operations with necessary details for successful job start-ups, including scope clarifications and production assumptions
  • Ensure estimates align with branch production capabilities, regional pricing strategy, and client expectations
  • Identify opportunities to streamline estimating processes and improve accuracy through data and feedback loops
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Horticulture, Civil Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in estimating, preferably within the commercial landscaping or construction industry
  • Familiarity with estimating software; proficiency a plus
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Customer service mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
  • Experience using CRM systems, particularly Salesforce
  • Bilingual proficiency (Spanish) is a strong plus
Physical Demands/Requirements
  • Constant operation of a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, photocopier, and computer printer
  • Position is sedentary; must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the time
Work Environment
  • This role works in an indoor office work environment.
Compensation Pay Range

$70,

Bright View offers a suite of health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance.

A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.

It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One Bright View.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Facilities Services

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