Landscape Construction Estimator/ Project Manager chez Heritage and Company, Inc. MBE

Description

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