Senior Estimator

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimates and cost models, including general conditions
• Organize, research, and plan estimate preparation, pricing, scheduling, and submission
• Facilitate kickoffs, status updates, plan flips, and final estimate reviews
• Develop trade partner strategy, select subcontractors for bidding, and review subcontractor proposals
• Complete quantity surveys using BIM, plans, and other project documents
• Analyze historical project data and cost history to price current work at both the unit-price and building-systems level

Preferred

• LEED AP or DBIA professional credential
• Sports, data center, federal, manufacturing, or other large vertical project experience

Must-Haves as the Senior Estimator

6+ years of construction industry experience, including leading full estimates on large, complex commercial projects. Candidates with 9+ years in construction, including 6+ years in estimating, will be considered for the senior level.

Associate or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Estimating, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Experience leading teams of estimators and managing multiple complex estimates at once

Ability to build conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimates using cost history and past project data

Proficiency using BIM, plans, and project documents to quantify work

Proficiency with estimating and takeoff tools such as WinEst or Bid2Win, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, and BuildingConnected

A humble, team-first approach and the integrity to do the right thing when nobody's looking

Ability to work in the office Tuesday through Thursday, travel up to 20%, and hold a current driver's license

Authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship

Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Estimator

Experience formally managing estimators, including performance evaluations

Basic understanding of construction law

• Experience estimating in union environments and working with collective bargaining agreements
• Established trade partner relationships in your local market

We Offer

Base salary of $109,300-$192,300 in Minneapolis, depending on experience and level, and up to $211,500 in select markets

Eligibility for the company's incentive plan

• Hybrid schedule, with Tuesday through Thursday in the office and Monday and Friday remote
• Medical and prescription drug coverage with vision included at no additional cost, plus dental
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leave

Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym membership discount program

No-cost mental health support and work-life concierge resources

Work booked through 2030 at a company that has grown roughly 40% in most years

A clear path to grow between estimating levels and move across regional offices and business units as the company expands

A humble, respectful culture with genuine leadership, where many team members have built 30+ year careers

Trueline is an 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.