Senior Estimator - Lead Large-Scale Projects

Trueline; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Trueline, one of the country’s leading builders, seeks a Senior Estimator in Seattle on a hybrid schedule. You’ll lead estimate efforts on large, complex projects across sports, data centers, federal, and manufacturing sectors, with base salaries up to $211,500 in select markets.

You’ll mentor junior staff, develop detailed cost models, and manage bid processes from design through submission, partnering with subcontractors and internal teams for reliable, competitive proposals.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in construction, leading full estimates on large projects.
• Experience leading teams of estimators and managing multiple estimates.
• Proficiency with BIM, plans, and project documents to quantify work.
• Proficiency with estimating tools (WinEst, Bid2Win, OST, Bluebeam, BuildingConnected).

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating efforts on large, complex projects from early design through final pricing and submission.
• Develop conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimates and cost models, including general conditions.
• Organize, research, and plan estimate preparation, pricing, scheduling, and submission.
• Facilitate kickoffs, status updates, plan flips, and final estimate reviews.
• Develop trade partner strategy, select subcontractors for bidding, and review subcontractor proposals.
• Complete quantity surveys using BIM, plans, and other project documents.
• Research tax laws, collective bargaining agreements, and permits, and incorporate all contract requirements into complete, reliable estimates.
• Write and submit RFIs, and keep owners, architects, engineers, team members, and subcontractors aligned on scope.
• Analyze historical project data and cost history to price current work at both the unit-price and building-systems level.
• Help select building systems and support project scheduling.
• Lead, train, and mentor estimators, including performance evaluations at the senior level.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Cost estimation

BIM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Estimating/Engineering

Tools

WinEst

Bid2Win

On-Screen Takeoff

Bluebeam

BuildingConnected

Job description

Trueline, one of the country’s leading builders, seeks a Senior Estimator in Seattle on a hybrid schedule. You’ll lead estimate efforts on large, complex projects across sports, data centers, federal, and manufacturing sectors, with base salaries up to $211,500 in select markets.

You’ll mentor junior staff, develop detailed cost models, and manage bid processes from design through submission, partnering with subcontractors and internal teams for reliable, competitive proposals.