Estimator and Purchasing Specialist

Company Overview

EdgeForm, a premier landscaping firm specializing in top-tier commercial and residential projects across the Southeast, is seeking a talented and experienced Estimator and Procurement Specialist to join our growing team. As part of our dynamic Enhancement and Construction teams, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our continued success. At EdgeForm, we foster an open, collaborative, and fun workplace culture. We pride ourselves on being like a close-knit family—communicative, supportive, and always ready to roll up our sleeves (or occasionally get our hands dirty) to get the job done.

Summary

The Estimator/Procurement Specialist plays a key role in developing precise and comprehensive estimates for landscape projects by analyzing project scopes, specifications, and related documentation to prepare competitive cost and revenue proposals. This position is vital to ensuring profitability, client satisfaction, and the upholding of EdgeForm’s commitment to excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Account Managers to identify labor, material, and time requirements for projects by reviewing and analyzing project-related documents.
• Communicate with subcontractors and vendors to identify and confirm costs.
• Prepare comprehensive cost analyses, including labor, materials, and time estimates.
• Complete and organize job packages efficiently while adhering to company procedures.
• Manage materials, including tagging inventory in the yard, identifying buy-ins, and coordinating with the Purchasing department as needed.
• Assist with scheduling and securing all job-related resources once contracts are signed, including labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and utility markouts.
• Monitor and update project contracts daily to capture all additions and changes, ensuring profitability through accurate tracking of buy-ins, time and materials (T&M), and inventoried items.
• Maintain consistent communication with Account Managers to relay all relevant project information to clients.
• High school diploma or equivilant
• Proven experience in landscape construction estimation or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of landscape design principles, construction methods, materials, and plant types.
• Ability to read and interpret landscape design plans and blueprints.
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Analytical and mathematical proficiency with a keen attention to detail.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Certification in estimating (e.g., AACE, ASPE).
• Familiarity with local building codes and regulations.
• Experience in project management and scheduling.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $51,740.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Yearly bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 1 year (Required)
• Procurement: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Baton Rouge, LA 70816: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $51,740