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Senior Estimator

Trueline
Stamford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

Trueline's client, a prominent real estate development and property management firm, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team in Stamford, CT. This role will be instrumental in preparing comprehensive estimates and budgets for mid to high-rise residential and commercial office projects.

 

What You'll Do as the Chief Estimator:

  • Craft detailed and accurate estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontracts
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
  • Participate in pre-bid conferences and conduct site visits
  • Evaluate subcontractor scopes of work and analyze quotes for optimal value
  • Generate project bid status reports and ensure adherence to specifications and contract requirements
  • Present cost estimates for customer proposals, factoring in general and special conditions
  • Perform quantity takeoffs, prepare cost summaries, and input data into estimating software
  • Maintain an up-to-date database of cost codes for historical reference
  • Leverage company and industry data for accurate pricing estimates
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Must-Haves as the Chief Estimator:

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field
  • 7-10 years of relevant estimating experience
  • Advanced project estimating skills, including value engineering calculations
  • Proficiency in engineering terminology to effectively communicate with various stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Ability to interpret and organize construction plans and specifications
  • Capacity to work independently and manage multiple priorities under pressure
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and database software


Nice-To-Haves as the Chief Estimator:

  • Experience with mid to high-rise residential or commercial office projects
  • Familiarity with the Stamford, CT real estate market
  • Professional certifications in estimating or construction management

 

Our Client Offers:

  • Competitive salary with bonus potential
  • Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Exclusive housing discounts on properties within the company's portfolio

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We want 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. The more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

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