What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Trueline?
We are seeking an Estimator to join the team in the greater Canton, Ohio area. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with company leadership in a high-impact role that combines estimating, project planning, and business development while offering significant long-term growth potential.
What You'll Do as the Estimator:
- Prepare accurate and competitive project estimates by reviewing plans, specifications, and bid documents
- Perform quantity takeoffs and analyze labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, production, and leadership teams to develop winning proposals
- Identify value-engineering opportunities and creative solutions that improve project outcomes
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, contractors, and customers
- Support contract reviews, project planning, and resource forecasting efforts
- Participate in pre-bid meetings and assist with project coordination activities
- Negotiate pricing and procurement opportunities with suppliers and subcontractors
- Assist with business development initiatives and customer relationship management
- Help drive process improvements as the organization continues its rapid growth
Must-Haves as the Estimator:
- Experience in construction estimating, manufacturing estimating, or a related technical estimating environment
- Experience in concrete and underground electrical infrastructure manufacturing
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar drafting/modeling software
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, technical plans, and specifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Self-motivated, ambitious, and eager to contribute in a fast-paced environment
Nice-to-Haves as the Estimator:
- Experience with utility infrastructure, civil construction, concrete products, manufacturing, or related industries
- Knowledge of procurement, vendor management, and cost analysis
- Customer-facing or business development experience
- Project management exposure
- Experience with 3D modeling software
Benefits Offered:
- Medical and dental insurance with significant employer contribution
- Voluntary life insurance options
- Future retirement savings program planned
- Direct access to ownership and leadership
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing organization
- Diverse responsibilities beyond traditional estimating
- Fast interview process and quick hiring decisions
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.