What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vertical Estimator position at Trueline?
Trueline's client, a growing commercial construction and sitework contractor serving municipal and private-sector clients, is seeking a Vertical Estimator to join their team. This role focuses on commercial and public projects and offers the opportunity to shape estimating processes within a collaborative, forward-thinking GC environment.
As the Vertical Estimator, you will lead both full-scope estimates for smaller general contracting projects and detailed takeoffs for self-performed carpentry packages. This is a strong opportunity for a tech-savvy estimator who enjoys working across teams and contributing to a growing division.
What You'll Do as the Vertical Estimator:
Prepare conceptual and detailed cost estimates for commercial and municipal construction projects
Lead full-project estimates for select GC opportunities, including scope development and bid strategy
Develop detailed takeoffs for self-performed carpentry scopes including openings, rough carpentry, and limited finish work
Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to define scope and pricing requirements
Collaborate with project management and field teams to align budgets and execution plans
Solicit and level subcontractor bids for applicable trades
Identify risks, constructability issues, and value engineering opportunities
Support proposal preparation and bid submissions
Maintain organized, audit-ready estimate files and documentation
Must-Haves as the Vertical Estimator:
Experience estimating commercial construction projects within a general contractor environment
Demonstrated ability to price full-building scopes for small to mid-sized projects
Background estimating carpentry or structural building components
Strong ability to interpret plans, specifications, and bid packages
Proficiency with Bluebeam and modern estimating software
Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a collaborative setting
Nice-to-Haves as the Vertical Estimator:
Experience with public bid and municipal projects
Familiarity with cloud-based estimating platforms such as Stack or similar tools
Relationship-driven approach with the ability to support negotiated or privately sourced work
Exposure to evolving estimating systems or process improvement initiatives
Our Client Offers:
Competitive base salary targeted between $130,000 - $160,000 depending on experience
Stable pipeline of commercial and municipal work
Opportunity to influence estimating processes within a growing division
Collaborative leadership team and supportive culture
Long-term growth potential within the organization
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.
Salary : $130,000 - $160,000