About the Role
Are you a commercially minded landscape professional who wants true ownership over your work? Tired of estimating a job only to hand it off to a site team that mismanages it—or inheriting poorly priced tenders that you're expected to deliver on budget?
We are seeking an experienced Estimator / Project Manager to lead commercial landscaping projects from tender stage through to practical completion. In this dual-function role, you won't deal with departmental silos or broken handovers. If you price it, you manage it . You will own the client relationship, control the project budget, direct site supervisors and subcontractors, and take the credit for margin growth and high-quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Pre-Construction & Estimating
... - Tender Management: Review tender documents, conduct site inspections, and identify risks.
- Detailed Pricing: Perform precise quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.
- Procurement & Negotiations: Obtain competitive subcontractor and supplier pricing.
- Methodology & Scheduling: Develop construction methodologies and project programs.
- Tender Submissions: Work alongside the tender writer and participate in client interviews to win profitable work.
2. Project Delivery & Administration
- End-to-End Management: Lead procurement, material ordering, and site labour scheduling.
- Site & Subcontractor Oversight: Manage site supervisors, trade crews, and subbies to ensure safety, quality, and program adherence.
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the main point of contact for clients, attending site meetings and building repeat business.
- Financial & Contract Admin: Manage project budgets, forecast cash flow, process variations, issue progress claims, and manage final accounts.
- Completion & Handover: Oversee practical completion, defect rectifications, and final handovers.
What We Are Looking For
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of commercial landscape estimating and 5 years of commercial landscape project management in Australia (local South Australian market experience and networks are strongly preferred).
- Proven Track Record: History of successfully and profitably delivering projects valued between $100k and $2M.
- Technical Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of civil works, irrigation, drainage, paving, structures, planting, and softscape installation. Strong knowledge of Australian Standards for landscaping.
- Personal Attributes: Strong negotiator, calm under pressure, detail-oriented, decisive, and highly accountable.
Licenses & Qualifications
- Mandatory: Current Construction White Card and Driver’s Licence.
- Desirable: Trade Certificate in Landscape Construction and/or a Diploma of Project Management.
Why Apply?
- Full Ownership: Complete autonomy over pricing and delivery.
- Direct Reward for Performance: If you manage costs well and improve margins, your success is directly recognised.
- Established Market Presence: Join a team delivering high-quality commercial projects with strong client connections.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Estimator / PM ready to step into a role with end-to-end accountability and project ownership, we would love to hear from you.
To discuss this exclusive opportunity, please contact Ezgi Erdogan-Frost at 0419 381 964 or email your CV to ezgi.erdoganfrost@randstad.com.au
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
