What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Estimator - Heavy Civil position at Trueline?
Trueline is seeking a Heavy Civil / Highway Construction Estimator to join their team in Sabattus, Maine. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced estimator who wants to help shape project strategy, influence company growth, and work closely with ownership on critical infrastructure and site development projects.
What You'll Do as the Heavy Civil / Highway Construction Estimator:
- Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates and competitive bid submissions for heavy civil and infrastructure projects
- Review plans, specifications, addenda, and contract documents to assess project requirements
- Perform quantity takeoffs and develop accurate labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and trucking costs
- Evaluate project risks, constructability challenges, and pricing opportunities
- Participate in project pursuit decisions and bid strategy discussions with company leadership
- Solicit, analyze, and negotiate subcontractor and supplier pricing
- Prepare bid packages, clarifications, alternates, and proposal documentation
- Support project turnover, budgeting, and cost code development following award
- Assist with change order pricing and project financial reviews as needed
- Recommend process improvements and help strengthen estimating best practices across the organization
- Serve as a collaborative resource for operations, project management, and executive leadership
Must-Haves as the Heavy Civil / Highway Construction Estimator:
- 5 years of estimating experience within heavy civil, highway, site development, or infrastructure construction
- Strong experience estimating excavation, grading, utilities, drainage, paving, or roadway projects
- Ability to independently manage complex estimates from bid review through submission
- Thorough understanding of construction means, methods, and production rates
- Experience using estimating software and digital takeoff platforms
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Leadership mindset with interest in contributing beyond traditional estimating responsibilities
Nice-to-Haves as the Heavy Civil / Highway Construction Estimator:
- Maine DOT estimating experience
- Experience bidding municipal infrastructure projects
- Proficiency with Bluebeam, Trimble, or similar construction technology platforms
- Previous mentoring, supervisory, or leadership experience
- Experience participating in strategic planning or operational improvement initiatives
This Position Offers:
- Base salary of $120,000
- Annual performance bonus opportunity
- Company vehicle
- Company-paid cell phone
- Work clothing stipend
- 401(k) with company match
- 100% employer-paid employee health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Paid time off
- Family-oriented culture with strong leadership support
- Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities
- Direct exposure to executive leadership and business strategy
Trueline is an unabashed equal-opportunity employer 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.
Salary : $118,000 - $120,000