Landscape Construction Estimator/ Project Manager

Who We Are

Heritage and Company, Inc. (TEAM Heritage) is a Michigan-based leader in commercial, industrial, and institutional landscaping. We are a  bid-build landscape contractor  specializing in hardscape and softscape installations. 

Our reputation is built on: 

· Precision estimating 

· High-quality field execution 

· Strong relationships with General Contractors & Architects 

We don’t just build landscapes — we build careers and teams.

The Role

We are hiring a  Landscape Construction Estimator / Project Manager  to own the front-end of our construction work — from bid, to award, to successful handoff into operations. 

This role is critical to our growth. You will: 

· Build accurate, profitable estimates 

· Support sales and client relationships 

· Create clean handoffs to field teams 

· Help develop systems, people, and processes 

You will report directly to Sales Lead – Luke Joerin.

Core Responsibilities

Estimating & Pre-Construction

· Review plans, specs, and bid documents 

· Perform detailed quantity take-offs 

· Build accurate material, labor, and equipment pricing 

· Coordinate with vendors & subcontractors 

· Ensure overhead, labor burden, and production rates are correct 

Post-Bid & Sales Support

· Participate in post-bid reviews 

· Identify risk, margin, and value engineering opportunities 

· Communicate assumptions and scope clearly 

Sales → Operations Handoff

· Create organized estimate breakouts 

· Transfer scope, pricing, and job intent to operations 

· Support smooth job start-up 

Systems, Process & Leadership

· Maintain Bid Board and estimating schedules 

· Assist in budgeting and job costing (WIP) 

· Train and support estimating staff 

· Help develop SOPs and estimating standards 

What You’ll Estimate

You will perform take-offs and pricing for: 

· Irrigation systems 

· Landscape planting 

· Hardscape, masonry, walls, patios 

· Site preparation 

· Decks & carpentry 

What Success Looks Like

You love: 

· Numbers, ratios, margins, production rates 

· Creating systems 

· Coaching people 

· Building something bigger than yourself 

· Winning work that is profitable and well-run 

You thrive under pressure, enjoy deadlines, and care deeply about details. 

Requirements

Qualifications

· 3–5 years in landscape, construction, or estimating (preferred) 

· Strong math & analytical skills 

· Experience with Excel & estimating software (Procore, LMN, Aspire, PlanSwift, Sage, etc.) 

· Ability to read and interpret construction drawings 

· Organized, detail-driven, and professional 

· Excellent written & verbal communication 

· Valid driver’s license 

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

· $55,000–$65,000 base salary

· Bonus program

· 100% employer-paid health insurance (employee-only HAP HMO or equivalent)

· Dental & vision available 

· Two weeks paid vacation (80 hours)

· Paid holidays 

· Company vehicle & cell phone

· Annual performance review tied to Core Values