Estimating Manager – RoadGuard Division

Trueline•Hammonton, NJ

2d•$130,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Trueline is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead and standardize estimating operations across multiple acquired businesses in the New York and New Jersey region. This individual will oversee a team of approximately 6-7 estimators while driving process improvement, operational consistency, and estimating excellence across the organization. The Estimating Manager will play a critical role in ensuring accurate project pricing, maintaining strong margins, supporting business growth, and implementing standardized estimating practices throughout the region. This role is ideal for a construction estimating leader with experience in transportation, heavy civil, infrastructure, public works, or DOT-related construction who enjoys building teams, improving processes, and contributing to the growth of a rapidly expanding organization.

Requirements

7+ years of construction estimating experience
Previous leadership or management experience overseeing estimators or estimating teams
Experience estimating DOT, transportation, infrastructure, public works, or heavy civil projects
Strong understanding of bid preparation, public procurement, and competitive bidding processes
Experience developing or improving estimating processes and procedures
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Ability to work onsite in Folsom, NJ

Nice To Haves

Guardrail, highway safety, roadway, or transportation infrastructure experience
Heavy civil or site development estimating background
Experience integrating multiple teams, systems, or acquired operations
Strong business acumen and KPI-driven management experience
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or related field
MBA or advanced leadership training a plus

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 6-7 estimators
Standardize estimating practices across multiple operating locations and acquired businesses
Oversee project takeoffs, cost estimates, bid preparation, and proposal submissions
Ensure all bids are completed accurately, competitively, and in compliance with DOT and public agency requirements
Implement and improve estimating systems, workflows, and operational procedures
Collaborate with operations, project management, and executive leadership teams
Support strategic growth initiatives and future acquisition integrations
Monitor estimating performance, bid success rates, margins, and key operational metrics
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, and profitability
Build strong internal relationships across estimating, operations, procurement, and field teams