Sr Civil Construction Estimator

Trueline’s client, a well established Northern California general engineering firm with 70 years of market success, is seeking a Senior Estimator based in the Santa Rosa region (serving Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Mendocino, Humboldt and the Sacramento region). This full time, onsite role involves leading bid preparation and cost modeling for major heavy civil construction projects—including public works, utilities, paving and earthwork—and presents a strong opportunity to shape strategy, mentor a team and grow professionally.

What You’ll Do as the Senior Estimator:

• Lead detailed estimating for heavy civil, public works, underground utilities, earthwork and paving projects

• Perform quantity take offs, collaborate with take off specialists and use tools like HCSS HeavyBid (strongly preferred)

• Review RFPs, drawings and specs to identify scope, risk factors and cost drivers

• Develop cost models including labor, equipment, materials and subcontractor packages

• Drive bid schedules and ensure timely, high quality submissions

• Partner with business development leadership on early budget stage estimates (private sitework/industrial/commercial)

• Build and maintain vendor/subcontractor relationships for accurate pricing and competitive bids

• Support go/no go decisions and present estimates to senior leadership

• Mentor junior estimators, contribute to process improvement and collaborate across Operations, Project Management and Executive teams

• Stay on top of market pricing, industry trends and regional competition

Must Haves as the Senior Estimator:

• 7 years of estimating experience in heavy civil, public works, Caltrans or general engineering contracting

• Demonstrated track record of estimating projects from ~$500K to $40M

• Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid and common take off tools (on screen take off, AGTEK, etc.)

• Strong technical knowledge of grading, paving, utilities, earthwork and site development

• Experience with both public agency work (municipal/Caltrans) and private industrial/commercial sitework (highly preferred)

• Excellent analytical, mathematical and organizational skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage confidently with leadership, clients and internal teams

• Collaborative, team first mindset

Nice to Haves as the Senior Estimator:

• Prior experience estimating bids across the Northern California region

• Familiarity with local/regional subcontractor and vendor networks

• Exposure to strategic advising (go/no go decisions) or business development support

• Experience in mentoring junior team members and developing estimating process standards

Our Client Offers:

• Competitive base salary in the range DOE

• Vehicle allowance, company credit card and paid time off

• 100% employer paid Kaiser healthcare coverage (employee family)

• Annual profit sharing bonus distributed company wide

• Clear career path including future opportunity for stock ownership

• A collaborative, flat structure culture built on transparency, teamwork and employee growth

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.