Senior Estimator

Trueline, one of the largest and most respected builders in the country, is seeking multiple Senior Estimators to join their team in Chicago, IL, on a hybrid schedule. You'll lead estimating efforts on large, complex projects across sports, data center, federal, manufacturing, and ground-up vertical construction, with base salaries reaching $192,300 in select markets and up to $211,500 in select markets, plus an incentive plan.

The company is hiring at two senior estimating levels, from experienced estimators with 6+ years in construction to seasoned estimating leaders with 9+ years in the industry, and your experience determines where you start. Minneapolis is the priority location, but exceptional candidates near the company's other regional offices will also be considered.

What You'll Do as the Senior Estimator:

• Lead estimating efforts on large, complex projects from early design through final pricing and submission
• Develop conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimates and cost models, including general conditions
• Organize, research, and plan estimate preparation, pricing, scheduling, and submission
• Facilitate kickoffs, status updates, plan flips, and final estimate reviews
• Develop trade partner strategy, select subcontractors for bidding, and review subcontractor proposals
• Complete quantity surveys using BIM, plans, and other project documents
• Research tax laws, collective bargaining agreements, and permits, and incorporate all contract requirements into complete, reliable estimates
• Write and submit RFIs, and keep owners, architects, engineers, team members, and subcontractors aligned on scope
• Analyze historical project data and cost history to price current work at both the unit-price and building-systems level
• Help select building systems and support project scheduling
• Lead, train, and mentor estimators, including performance evaluations at the senior level

Must-Haves as the Senior Estimator:

• 6+ years of construction industry experience, including leading full estimates on large, complex commercial projects. Candidates with 9+ years in construction, including 6+ years in estimating, will be considered for the senior level.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Estimating, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience leading teams of estimators and managing multiple complex estimates at once
• Ability to build conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimates using cost history and past project data
• Proficiency using BIM, plans, and project documents to quantify work
• Proficiency with estimating and takeoff tools such as WinEst or Bid2Win, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, and BuildingConnected
• A humble, team-first approach and the integrity to do the right thing when nobody's looking
• Ability to work in the office Tuesday through Thursday, travel up to 20%, and hold a current driver's license
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship

Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Estimator:

• LEED AP or DBIA professional credential
• Experience formally managing estimators, including performance evaluations
• Basic understanding of construction law
• Experience estimating in union environments and working with collective bargaining agreements
• Sports, data center, federal, manufacturing, or other large vertical project experience
• Established trade partner relationships in your local market

We Offer:

• Base salary of $109,300-$192,300 in Minneapolis, depending on experience and level, and up to $211,500 in select markets
• Eligibility for the company's incentive plan
• Hybrid schedule, with Tuesday through Thursday in the office and Monday and Friday remote
• Medical and prescription drug coverage with vision included at no additional cost, plus dental
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leave
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym membership discount program
• No-cost mental health support and work-life concierge resources
• Work booked through 2030 at a company that has grown roughly 40% in most years
• A clear path to grow between estimating levels and move across regional offices and business units as the company expands
• A humble, respectful culture with genuine leadership, where many team members have built 30+ year careers

Trueline is an 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.