Junior Estimator

Trueline•Bay Shore, NY

1d•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Trueline, a long-established, family-owned heavy highway and civil contractor serving major public infrastructure markets throughout the Northeast, is seeking a Junior Estimator to join their team in the Long Island, New York area. This is a career-development opportunity for an estimator who wants to deepen their heavy civil expertise while learning directly from an experienced Senior Estimator and progressively taking ownership of larger and more complex bids.

Requirements

Prior construction estimating, takeoff, project engineering, or closely related heavy civil experience
Exposure to heavy highway, civil, roadway, paving, bridge, or comparable construction
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to organize multiple priorities and meet bid deadlines
Strong computer skills and ability to learn estimating technology
Clear communication skills and willingness to collaborate with field and office teams
Coachable, curious, and genuinely interested in developing into a more senior estimator
Desire to build a long-term career in heavy civil construction

Nice To Haves

NYSDOT, CTDOT, MassDOT, Port Authority, or other public-agency exposure
Experience performing quantity takeoffs for roadway, bridge, paving, or infrastructure projects
Bluebeam experience
Estimating Link or comparable estimating software experience
Field experience in heavy civil construction
Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field
Pavement cutting, sealing, waterproofing, or specialty civil experience

Responsibilities

Perform quantity takeoffs for heavy highway, roadway, bridge, pavement, and related civil construction projects
Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements
Support preparation of competitive bids for public infrastructure projects
Assist with pricing labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and suppliers
Support estimating for pavement cutting, groove work, joint and crack sealing, and related scopes
Solicit and organize subcontractor and supplier quotes
Help assemble bid documentation, proposals, and supporting materials
Learn DOT and other public-agency specifications, bidding procedures, and documentation requirements
Participate in site visits, pre-bid meetings, and internal estimating reviews
Work closely with the Senior Estimator, Project Managers, field teams, and company leadership
Maintain organized bid files, cost information, and estimating documentation
Develop proficiency with the company's estimating and takeoff systems
Progressively take ownership of more complex estimates as your experience grows
Build experience with additional scopes, including foundation waterproofing and weathersealing

Benefits

Base salary of $80,000-$100,000, depending on experience
Performance-based bonus opportunity tied to project and company results
Health insurance with employer contribution
Dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Hybrid flexibility as experience and familiarity with the organization develop
Direct mentorship from an experienced Senior Estimator
Structured opportunity to progressively take ownership of larger and more complex estimates
Long-term path toward becoming a Senior Estimator
Exposure to major public infrastructure projects throughout the Northeast
Opportunity to learn DOT and public-agency estimating
Stable, family-owned company with decades of industry experience
Growing organization with significant opportunity for professional advancement