Lead Estimator

Lead Heavy Civil Estimator

We are seeking a Lead Heavy Civil Estimator to join its team in Wichita, Kansas. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead KDOT and municipal bids, strengthen the estimating function, and help a well-capitalized contractor continue its rapid growth.

What You'll Do as the Lead Heavy Civil Estimator:

• Own heavy civil estimates from initial plan review and takeoff through final bid submission.
• Prepare competitive estimates for KDOT and municipal projects involving concrete paving, bridges, storm sewer, waterlines, utilities, roadway improvements, and related civil scopes.
• Analyze plans, specifications, schedules, quantities, labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor pricing, and project risks.
• Develop bid strategies, unit pricing, clarifications, alternates, and complete proposal packages.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes while maintaining strong local market relationships.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, scope reviews, and post-bid discussions.
• Work closely with project management and field leadership to create a clear handoff from estimating to execution.
• Maintain historical cost information and help improve estimating processes as the company grows.
• Provide project management support when needed or take on a blended Estimator/Project Manager role based on experience and interest.

Must-Haves as the Lead Heavy Civil Estimator:

• At least 6 years of estimating experience within heavy civil, heavy highway, roadway, utility, bridge, or municipal construction.
• A successful track record estimating DOT or municipal projects.
• Experience with multiple civil scopes, such as concrete paving, bridges, earthwork, storm sewer, waterlines, underground utilities, or roadway construction.
• Strong knowledge of quantity takeoffs, unit-price estimating, labor and equipment costing, subcontractor analysis, and bid preparation.
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, specifications, bid documents, and contract requirements.
• Understanding of how public agencies, engineering departments, and competitive bid processes operate.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, communication skills, and ownership of deadlines.
• Ability to work primarily from the Wichita office and attend occasional site or pre-bid meetings.

Nice-to-Haves as the Lead Heavy Civil Estimator:

• Direct familiarity with KDOT, Wichita-area municipalities, and local engineering departments.
• Established relationships with regional subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, and public-agency contacts.
• Experience working for a self-performing heavy civil contractor.
• A background that combines estimating and project management.
• Experience estimating projects across several civil disciplines rather than one narrow specialty.
• A degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, Bluebeam, or comparable estimating and takeoff software.

Benefits Offered:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage, including company-paid employee-only coverage.
• Family medical coverage with an employer contribution and additional flexibility for the right candidate.
• A 401(k) plan with a 3% company match.
• A company truck for commuting and job-related travel, based on role needs.
• A stable, family-owned environment where employees are trusted to manage their responsibilities without micromanagement.
• Initial support and guidance, followed by the autonomy to run the estimating process.
• A visible role in a growing contractor with the resources, equipment, and leadership commitment to pursue larger public infrastructure projects.

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.