Junior Landscape Estimator

Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping, Inc. is the landscape partner of choice. We're devoted to providing top-quality landscape services to both commercial and residential clients at competitive prices.

We service San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, Houston, and Dallas/Fort Worth. We are one of the largest family-owned landscape and irrigation contractors in the South Texas region as well as one of the largest privately held Hispanic businesses in the United States.

Keeping our mission statement and core values at the forefront of our daily operations is our commitment to our clients and employees. Check out our website to learn more about our mission and team:

We're thrilled to share that we've ranked on the Lawn & Landscape Top 100 list for 2024 This recognition speaks to the hard work, dedication, and passion our team brings to every project. Join our team and be a part of a 38-year legacy that continues to serve the Southern Region of Texas

Job Summary

The Junior Estimator is an entry-level position responsible for supporting the Estimating Team with basic take-offs, document organization, bid scheduling, and administrative tasks. This role is designed for someone who is beginning their career and will receive full training on plan reading, estimating software, preconstruction processes, and commercial landscape construction. The goal is for this person to gradually grow into a full Estimator.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

General Estimating Support

· Help review plans, specifications, and basic project details to understand initial scope.

· Perform simple quantity take-offs under the direction of senior estimators.

· Enter take-off measurements and pricing data into spreadsheets or estimating software.

· Assist in collecting material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.

· Support the team in checking estimates for missing or incomplete information.

· Assist with small, estimates as part of the training progresses.

Document, Plan & File Management

· Download, save, and organize plan sets, addendums, RFIs, and all project documents.

· Create estimate folders and ensure documents are filed correctly.

· Distribute addendums and revisions to the team promptly.

Bid Scheduling & Calendar Coordination

· Add bid invites and due dates to the bid schedule for the Houston and Corpus Christi markets.

· Update schedules as new invites come in or deadlines change.

· Look for required pre-bid meetings and schedule them directly on the calendars of the Estimating Team using shared calendar access.

· Track bid status and assist with client follow-up emails or calls.

Opportunity Search & Lead Development

· Search for upcoming bidding opportunities on PlanHub, ConstructConnect, and Virtual Builder.

· Gather basic project info and share with senior estimators for review.

Preconstruction Support

· Assist in assembling preconstruction binders, including plans, details, specifications, schedules, subcontractor lists, and estimate summaries..

· Help with Autodesk file creation and updates (plan sheets, take-off files, markups, etc.), with training.

Team & Administrative Support

· Assist in sending bid invitations to subcontractors and vendors.

· Help with filing, data entry, and general administrative estimating tasks.

· Attend team meetings and participate in structured training to grow estimating skills.

Professional Expectations

· Demonstrate a willingness to learn commercial landscape construction estimating.

· Maintain strong organization and document accuracy.

· Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines.

· Uphold company policies, procedures, and core values in all work.

Travel: Local travel to client sites as requested by the division manager (minimal travel).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid time off, 401(k)

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8AM-5PM

-Able to sit onsite at either our Corpus Christi or Houston locations

-Horticulture/environmental science degree or current student majoring in that field is great

-Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

-This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM