Landscaping Takeoff Specialist / Estimator

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

SALARY

₱27,900 - ₱45,400 per month

HOURS PER WEEK

40

DATE UPDATED

Sep 30, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

***Job Overview / Summary

We are a US landscaping company looking for a remote Takeoff Specialist / Estimator to read plans, complete accurate quantity takeoffs, and organize bid-ready information for estimating. This role is focused on reviewing construction and site plans, extracting quantities, and preparing clear takeoff documentation that supports fast and accurate bidding.

We prefer someone with experience in landscaping, irrigation, earthworks, grading, hardscape, or utility trenching, but strong general construction takeoff experience is also welcome if you are highly accurate and confident reading plans.

***Key Responsibilities

-Review construction drawings, site plans, and bid documents
-Perform accurate quantity takeoffs from plans
-Prepare BOQs, material counts, and organized estimating sheets
-Use PlanSwift, Bluebeam, and Excel for takeoff and documentation
-Flag missing information, inconsistencies, or scope gaps in plans
-Organize takeoff results into clear bid-ready formats
-Support estimating for landscaping and site-related scopes when applicable

***Requirements

-2–3+ years of experience in quantity takeoffs, estimating, or quantity surveying
-Strong ability to read construction drawings and site plans
-Experience using PlanSwift, Bluebeam, and Excel
-High attention to detail and accuracy
-Able to organize takeoff information clearly for bidding purposes
-Good written communication and dependable turnaround

***Preferred Qualifications

-Experience with landscaping, irrigation, grading, drainage, earthworks, hardscape, or utility trenching
-Experience preparing BOQs and bid support documents
-Civil/site estimating background
-Remote estimating experience

***What Success Looks Like

-Accurate takeoffs with minimal revisions
-Clean, organized bid support files
-Fast turnaround on assigned plans
-Clear communication when scope is unclear or incomplete

*Screening Questions

1. How many years of takeoff or estimating experience do you have?
2. What types of projects have you estimated: building, civil, landscaping, irrigation, or site works?
3. How do you use PlanSwift, Bluebeam, and Excel in your workflow?
4. Have you completed takeoffs for landscaping, irrigation, grading, or utility trenching? Please describe.
5. What is your hourly rate?
6. Can you share a brief example of the types of quantities or BOQs you have prepared?

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