Estimating Manager

Trueline; Barnard (VT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership bonus opportunity

Equity participation program

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development support

Direct exposure to executive liderazgo

Opportunity to help shape a growing na

Job summary

Trueline is seeking an Estimating Manager in New Jersey to lead a team of construction estimators across locations, oversee bid packages, and implement best practices. This senior role focuses on pricing strategy, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with operations and executive leadership.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in construction estimating, proven leadership of estimator teams, and experience with DOT or heavy civil projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction estimating experience
• Experience leading estimators or estimating teams
• Experience estimating transportation, infrastructure, public works, DOT, or heavy civil projects
• Strong understanding of competitive bidding, public procurement, and bid preparation processes
• Experience implementing or improving estimating procedures and workflows
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of estimators across multiple operating locations
• Oversee project estimates, quantity takeoffs, bid packages, and proposal submissions
• Establish and maintain estimating standards, processes, and best practices
• Review bids for accuracy, competitiveness, and compliance with public agency requirements
• Partner with operations, project management, procurement, and executive leadership
• Track estimating performance, bid results, margins, and KPIs
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating workflows, systems, and reporting
• Support integration efforts during acquisitions and growth
• Drive operational efficiency, profitability, and scalability across the region
• Serve as subject matter expert on pricing strategy and risk evaluation

Skills

Estimating leadership

Bid management

Team mentoring

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Civil Engineering

MBA or leadership training

Job description

We are seeking an Estimating Manager to join the team in New Jersey. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced estimating professional who enjoys building teams, improving processes, and driving operational excellence across a multi-location business. The role offers strong visibility with executive leadership, long-term growth potential, and participation in the company's continued expansion strategy.

What You'll Do as the Estimating Manager:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of construction estimators across multiple operating locations
• Oversee project estimates, quantity takeoffs, bid packages, and proposal submissions
• Establish and maintain consistent estimating standards, processes, and best practices
• Review bids for accuracy, competitiveness, and compliance with public agency requirements
• Partner with operations, project management, procurement, and executive leadership teams
• Track estimating performance, bid results, margins, and key business metrics
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating workflows, systems, and reporting
• Support integration efforts as the organization continues to grow through acquisition
• Help drive operational efficiency, profitability, and long-term scalability across the region
• Serve as a subject matter expert on pricing strategy, risk evaluation, and bid execution

Must-Haves as the Estimating Manager:

• 7+ years of construction estimating experience
• Prior leadership experience managing estimators or estimating teams
• Experience estimating transportation, infrastructure, public works, DOT, or heavy civil projects
• Strong understanding of competitive bidding, public procurement, and bid preparation processes
• Experience implementing or improving estimating procedures and operational workflows
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Nice-to-Haves as the Estimating Manager:

• Experience with roadway safety, highway infrastructure, guardrail, fencing, or traffic systems
• Heavy civil, site development, or transportation construction estimating experience
• Background supporting acquisitions, integrations, or multi-location operations
• Strong business acumen with experience managing performance metrics and KPIs
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business, or a related field
• MBA or formal leadership training

Benefits Offered:

• Leadership bonus opportunity
• Equity participation program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development support
• Significant career advancement opportunities
• Direct exposure to executive leadership
• Opportunity to help shape a growing national platform

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.