Landscape Estimator

About Whitlam Landscapes

Whitlam Landscapes, based in Sydney, is a commercial landscape contracting company delivering construction projects across residential, commercial, education, public domain, and mixed-use sites.

Position Overview

The Landscape Estimator role involves producing accurate and commercially viable tender submissions while contributing to the growth of the estimating department.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze architectural, landscape, civil, and structural drawings along with specifications and tender documents.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from construction plans.
• Create internal Bills of Quantities and detailed cost estimates.
• Calculate costs for labor, materials, equipment, plant, and subcontracted work.
• Evaluate construction methods and determine their impact on cost and scheduling.
• Support tender handover, procurement, and project cost management after award.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in estimating for commercial landscaping projects.
• Proven ability to perform quantity takeoffs from construction drawings.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and project scopes.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to handle multiple tenders and meet deadlines simultaneously.
• Estimating experience with commercial landscape projects ranging from approximately $500,000 to $3 million is highly valued.

What We Offer

This role provides direct collaboration with senior management and a key position within the estimating and commercial functions at Whitlam Landscapes. The role offers involvement throughout the project lifecycle from tendering to procurement and delivery, with potential for increased responsibilities as the company grows.

Salary & Benefits

The position offers a salary between $100,000 and $120,000 plus superannuation and commission.