Senior Estimator

TruelineLowellville, OH
$120,000 - $150,000Onsite

About The Position

Trueline is a rapidly growing heavy civil contractor with more than $100 million in completed infrastructure projects throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania, is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their team in the Youngstown, Ohio area. This is an outstanding opportunity to work side-by-side with experienced ownership, sharpen your estimating expertise through direct mentorship, and play a key role in helping build the company's next phase of growth.

Requirements

  • 5-7+ years of heavy civil, highway, bridge, utility, or infrastructure estimating experience
  • Strong understanding of construction means and methods, production rates, crew build-ups, equipment spreads, and cost analysis
  • Experience performing quantity takeoffs and preparing competitive public infrastructure bids
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
  • Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely with operations and executive leadership

Nice To Haves

  • ODOT, PennDOT, or other DOT/public infrastructure estimating experience
  • Field experience in heavy civil construction
  • Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree
  • Experience with HeavyBid, HCSS, Bid2Win, AGTEK, or comparable estimating platforms
  • Experience supporting design-build or alternative delivery projects

Responsibilities

  • Lead heavy civil estimates from opportunity identification through final bid submission
  • Review plans, specifications, addenda, and contract documents to develop accurate quantity takeoffs and competitive estimates
  • Build labor, equipment, subcontractor, and material pricing based on realistic production rates and field execution
  • Analyze constructability, sequencing, logistics, and project risks to develop profitable bidding strategies
  • Research and evaluate public and private bid opportunities throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, and surrounding markets
  • Solicit, level, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier proposals
  • Participate in bid strategy meetings, go/no-go discussions, and estimating reviews with ownership and operations
  • Support project handoff by communicating estimate assumptions, budgets, and pricing strategies to project teams
  • Assist with change order pricing and estimating support throughout project execution
  • Help strengthen the company's long-term backlog by pursuing projects that align with strategic growth objectives

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary of $120,000-$150,000, depending on experience
  • Performance-based bonus opportunity
  • Health insurance
  • Simple IRA with employer match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Direct mentorship from three experienced owners as they transition into executive leadership roles
  • Collaborative, family-oriented culture with direct access to decision makers
  • Outstanding long-term career growth as the Preconstruction department continues to expand
  • Opportunity to help shape the future of a respected $100M+ heavy civil contractor
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