Role overview

Qualifications

3-5+ years of construction estimating experience
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Review plans, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements
Perform accurate quantity takeoffs using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar software
Prepare detailed project estimates and written proposals
Create color-coded shop drawings for installation teams

Key facts

Remote from: Austria, Oklahoma (USA)
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Hard skills

Construction Estimating AutoCAD Drawing Interpretation Bluebeam Revu Monday.com Organizational Structure

Other skills

Microsoft Office
Communication
Detail Oriented
Hospitality
Time Management

About the company

Trueline

Marketing & Advertising

Who are we? As an independent, full-service marketing and consulting business based in Portland, Maine, we provide strategy, content and design for businesses, nonprofits and individuals in Maine and throughout the world. What do we do? Everything we do revolves around ROI—improving your bottom line. Through a rock-solid communication and branding strategy, we show you how to support and engage your employees, build your workforce, find new clients and support existing business. Here’s a snapshot of our services: Strategy: Branding and rebranding; mission statement; search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine results page (SERP); hiring and retention; fundraising; communicating with board members; personal branding (for executives); events and PR; advertising campaigns; product launches; social media campaigns and management. Design: Websites; logos; promotional material (digital and print); event guides; employee photos; drone video footage; custom magazines; advertisements. Content: Website text; speeches and keynotes; promotional text; employee bios; custom articles; social media posts; newsletters and internal emails; corporate reports. Custom Publishing: Vanguard, Equity, Toggle, Blueprint, Vision, Terra Firma What’s our mission? We want to help you solve real challenges—like growing your business, hiring and retaining employees, fundraising and keeping existing business. Our mission is to do this with honesty and integrity. Authenticity—it’s a good look on you. Why do we do this? We want to reimagine marketing. We want it to be less about the perfect image, and more about using good communication and branding as a way to engage with your employees and clients in successful and lasting relationships. Ultimately, we believe this approach will create a world where people come before profit, where the environment is respected and given back to, and where good business is synonymous with the best intentions.

Company details

Company typeSME

IndustryMarketing & Advertising

Company size11 - 50

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Job description

Trueline is seeking an Estimator to join their team with a well-established commercial flooring contractor serving clients across the United States. This is an outstanding opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented construction professional to work alongside an experienced estimator before retirement, gaining valuable mentorship while building a long-term career with a growing organization.

What You'll Do as the Estimator:

Review plans, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements
Perform accurate quantity takeoffs using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar software
Prepare detailed project estimates and written proposals
Create color-coded shop drawings for installation teams
Coordinate RFIs, ASIs, and bid clarifications with general contractors and project teams
Source and negotiate material pricing while accounting for lead times and project schedules
Track project specifications, value engineering opportunities, and scope changes
Participate in scope review and pre-bid meetings
Ensure a smooth handoff of awarded projects to the Project Management team
Identify opportunities to improve estimating processes and documentation
Build strong relationships with general contractors, vendors, and clients throughout the bidding process

Must-Haves as the Estimator:

3-5+ years of construction estimating experience
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Experience performing quantity takeoffs and developing accurate cost estimates
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
Comfortable managing multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Valid driver's license

Nice-to-Haves as the Estimator:

Commercial flooring estimating experience
Hospitality construction experience
Experience working with general contractors
AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar construction software
Experience with Monday.com or FloorRight
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field

This Position Offers:

Base salary of $80,000-$95,000 based on experience
Performance-based bonus opportunity
Hybrid or fully remote flexibility for the right candidate
Opportunity to train directly under a highly respected estimator before retirement
Employer-sponsored PPO medical insurance with company contribution toward employee premiums
Dental insurance with employer contribution
Employer-paid vision insurance
Paid time off
Stable, growing company with long-term career advancement opportunities
Collaborative team environment supporting commercial projects nationwide

Trueline is an unabashed equal-opportunity employer 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.