Estimator

TruelineSouth Portland, Maine, United StatesOnsite

Trueline is seeking an Estimator to join their team in Portland, ME. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the estimation process for commercial construction projects and contribute to the company's growth.

What You'll Do as the Estimator:

Spearhead the estimation process for commercial construction projects
Analyze bid documents across various disciplines (Civil, Architectural, Structural, etc.)
Generate quantity take-offs and prepare detailed cost estimates
Prepare detailed cost estimates by CSI codes, including labor, materials, and time projections, based on project requirements and construction documents.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive cost database
Collaborate with subcontractors, architects, and owners both in office and on site
Ensure estimate compliance with company standards and client requirements
Evaluate and adjust estimates to reflect potential safety risks and the necessary mitigations.
Develop innovative means and methods for completing projects to increase competitiveness and margins.
Transition successful bids to project management teams

Must-Haves as the Estimator:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
5+ years of construction estimating experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with estimating software
Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice-To-Haves as the Estimator:

Experience with On-Screen Take-off, Sage Estimating, and Bluebeam
Expertise in creating conceptual estimates
Knowledge of current industry pricing trends and best practices

This Role Offers:

Opportunity to work with a growing, values-driven organization
Collaborative work environment
Chance to contribute to high-profile commercial construction projects
Professional development and growth opportunities

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We want 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. The more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be.Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to apply only when they check every box.

So, if you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point in the job description, we encourage you to apply.

Life at Trueline

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.