Company Overview:
Forest Ridge began as a family run landscape design, installation, and maintenance company for over 25 years. We have since amalgamated with a nationwide company called Urban Life Solutions. We have divisions spanning from Ontario all the way to Alberta. Our division covers a variety of contracts throughout GTA and surrounding areas, with commercial landscaping projects including hardscaping, soft scaping, grading, retaining walls, planting, sodding and winter snow removal .
Key Responsibilities :
- Prepare accurate cost estimates for landscape construction and maintenance projects, including labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
- Review project drawings, specifications, and site requirements to determine scope of work and resource needs.
- Develop and track project budgets, schedules, and timelines to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure project requirements are met.
- Support the bidding, proposal, and contract award process by preparing estimates and project documentation.
- Source materials, obtain pricing from vendors, and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Assist Operations Managers with project planning, scheduling, and daily operations.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and project cost tracking.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications:
- 3–5+ years of experience in estimating, project coordination, or landscaping-related estimating roles.
- Ability to read and interpret project plans, drawings, and specifications.
- Valid Ontario Driver's License.
- Familiarity with Landscaping and witer snow removal processes, materials, equipment, and vendor coordination.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented ,highly accurate, and committed to delivering quality work.
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
What we offer:
- Health & Life insurance
- Extended Health / Dental & Vision care
- Employee assistance & wellness program
- Wellness program
- RRSP Match
- On-Site parking
At ULS, we believe in fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment, and we look forward to the possibility of welcoming new members to our team in the future. In the meantime, feel free to explore our website to learn more about our company culture, values, and the impactful work we do.
Inclusive Work Environment:
ULS, we embrace and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, Indigenous people, and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, colour, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, etc. If you require accommodation feel free to reach out with any questions. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. We regret that we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.Accommodations are available upon request.
ULS uses AI in our recruitment process to help assess and select candidates for positions.
Pay: $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mount Albert, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Landscape Estimator: 5 years (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
