Estimator

Trueline's client, a well-established commercial flooring contractor serving clients across the United States, is seeking an Estimator to join their team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented construction professional to work alongside an experienced estimator before retirement, gaining valuable mentorship while building a long-term career with a growing organization.

What You'll Do as the Estimator:

• Review plans, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar software
• Prepare detailed project estimates and written proposals
• Create color-coded shop drawings for installation teams
• Coordinate RFIs, ASIs, and bid clarifications with general contractors and project teams
• Source and negotiate material pricing while accounting for lead times and project schedules
• Track project specifications, value engineering opportunities, and scope changes
• Participate in scope review and pre-bid meetings
• Ensure a smooth handoff of awarded projects to the Project Management team
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating processes and documentation
• Build strong relationships with general contractors, vendors, and clients throughout the bidding process

Must-Haves as the Estimator:

• 3-5+ years of construction estimating experience
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Experience performing quantity takeoffs and developing accurate cost estimates
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's license

Nice-to-Haves as the Estimator:

• Commercial flooring estimating experience
• Hospitality construction experience
• Experience working with general contractors
• AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar construction software
• Experience with Monday.com or FloorRight
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field

Our Client Offers:

• Base salary of $80,000-$95,000 based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Hybrid or fully remote flexibility for the right candidate
• Opportunity to train directly under a highly respected estimator before retirement
• Employer-sponsored PPO medical insurance with company contribution toward employee premiums
• Dental insurance with employer contribution
• Employer-paid vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Stable, growing company with long-term career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative team environment supporting commercial projects nationwide

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.