Senior Estimator

Trueline is seeking a Commercial Senior Estimator to join their team in MA at a respected woman and minority-owned union general contractor serving municipal, commercial, and private clients throughout Western Massachusetts,. This is a high-impact role focused on disciplined preconstruction strategy, margin protection, and long-term operational strength. The Senior Estimator will partner closely with executive leadership to drive selective, profitable growth.Must-Haves as the Commercial Senior Estimator:10 years of commercial construction estimating experienceExperience with municipal and or negotiated private workStrong understanding of job costing and gross margin structureAbility to manage multiple bids simultaneously without sacrificing accuracyExperience with tools such as Procore, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or similar platformsStrong communication and negotiation skillsHigh level of organization, accountability, and follow-throughComfortable operating in a structured, performance-driven environmentWhat You'll Do as the Commercial Senior Estimator:Lead full-cycle preconstruction and bid preparation for public and private projectsEvaluate opportunities using a structured bid and no-bid decision frameworkDevelop detailed quantity takeoffs and comprehensive cost estimatesAnalyze labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead pricingReview subcontractor proposals for scope alignment and completenessIdentify scope gaps, constructability concerns, and drawing conflicts earlyIssue RFIs and document assumptions clearly and professionallyProtect gross margin targets and flag risk exposure before submissionSupport value engineering efforts while preserving profitabilityBuild and maintain strong subcontractor and vendor relationshipsEnsure compliance with MBE and WBE participation requirements when applicableMaintain organized bid documentation and ensure accurate, timely submissionsSupport smooth handoff from estimating to project managementNice-to-Haves as the Commercial Senior Estimator:Experience working in a union construction environmentBackground supporting executive-level bid reviewsExperience developing conceptual budgets for private clientsFamiliarity with succession planning or operational process improvement initiativesThis Role Offers:Competitive base salary commensurate with experienceComprehensive benefits packageOpportunity to work directly with executive leadershipA stable, established organization focused on disciplined, sustainable growthA leadership team committed to operational maturity and long-term value creationTrueline 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.

Salary : $130,000 - $135,000