Estimator

Trueline Talent; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k)

PTO & paid holidays

Profit-sharing

Wellness reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Trueline Talent’s client—an established design-build and construction firm in the Madison, Wisconsin area—is seeking an Estimator to join their growing team. This role suits someone who thrives in a detailed, process-driven environment and enjoys collaborating across projects while helping deliver high-quality residential and commercial construction work.

You will prepare detailed estimates, review plans and subcontractor proposals, manage bids, coordinate with vendors and project managers, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years estimating experience in construction.
• Experience estimating commercial and/or residential projects.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask across projects.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Excel and general computer skills.
• Professional communication and office presence.
• Ability to work in a structured, process-oriented environment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Able to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must live within ~30 minutes of the office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for construction and remodeling projects.
• Review plans, specifications, scopes, and subcontractor proposals.
• Manage multiple active bids and project timelines.
• Coordinate with vendors, trade partners, project managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain pricing spreadsheets, bid documentation, and project records.
• Assist with scope development, budgeting, and proposal preparation.
• Participate in project walkthroughs and preconstruction meetings as needed.
• Maintain organized estimating files and follow SOPs for consistency and accuracy.
• Support handoff and project startup activities when projects are awarded.

Skills

Estimating experience

Commercial estimating

Residential estimating

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication

Process-oriented

Driver's license

Drug screen & background

Tools

Excel

Job description

Trueline's client, a respected design-build and construction firm in the Madison, Wisconsin area, is seeking an Estimator to join their growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a detailed, process-driven environment and enjoys collaborating across projects while helping deliver high-quality residential and commercial construction work.

What You'll Do as the Estimator:

• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for construction and remodeling projects
• Review plans, specifications, scopes, and subcontractor proposals
• Manage multiple active bids and project timelines simultaneously
• Coordinate with vendors, trade partners, project managers, and internal stakeholders
• Build and maintain pricing spreadsheets, bid documentation, and project records
• Assist with scope development, budgeting, and proposal preparation
• Participate in project walkthroughs and preconstruction meetings as needed
• Maintain organized estimating files and ensure timely follow-up throughout the bid processUse established SOPs, templates, and workflows to improve consistency and accuracy
• Support operational handoff and project startup activities when projects are awarded

Must-Haves as the Estimator:

• Minimum 2 years of estimating experience within construction
• Background in construction estimating for commercial and/or residential projects
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask across multiple projects
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong Excel and computer proficiency
• Professional communication and office presence
• Ability to work in a structured, process-oriented environment
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
• Must live within approximately 30 minutes of the office

Nice-to-Haves as the Estimator:

• Residential construction or remodeling experience
• Experience transitioning from project management into estimating
• Familiarity with AI tools or workflow automation platforms
• Experience in design-build environments
• Strong understanding of subcontractor coordination and scopes

Our Client Offers:

• Competitive compensation $90,000-$120,000 depending on experience
• Strong benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and 401(k)
• PTO and paid holidays
• Profit-sharing opportunities
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Stable pipeline of projects
• Collaborative team culture with company events and outings
• Well-developed systems, SOPs, and templates to support success
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• Monday-Friday schedule with no weekend work

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.