Junior Estimator

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EstimatorConstruction & Real Estate

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Key Responsibilities

Perform quantity takeoffs for heavy highway, roadway, bridge, pavement, and related civil construction projects Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project

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Trueline, a long-established, family-owned heavy highway and civil contractor serving major public infrastructure markets throughout the Northeast, is seeking a Junior Estimator to join their team in the Long Island, New York area. This is a career-development opportunity for an estimator who wants to deepen their heavy civil expertise while learning directly from an experienced Senior Estimator and progressively taking ownership of larger and more complex bids.

Responsibilities

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→Perform quantity takeoffs for heavy highway, roadway, bridge, pavement, and related civil construction projects
→Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements
→Support preparation of competitive bids for public infrastructure projects
→Assist with pricing labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and suppliers
→Support estimating for pavement cutting, groove work, joint and crack sealing, and related scopes
→Solicit and organize subcontractor and supplier quotes
→Help assemble bid documentation, proposals, and supporting materials
→Learn DOT and other public-agency specifications, bidding procedures, and documentation requirements
→Participate in site visits, pre-bid meetings, and internal estimating reviews
→Work closely with the Senior Estimator, Project Managers, field teams, and company leadership
→Maintain organized bid files, cost information, and estimating documentation
→Develop proficiency with the company's estimating and takeoff systems
→Progressively take ownership of more complex estimates as your experience grows
→Build experience with additional scopes, including foundation waterproofing and weathersealing

Prior construction estimating, takeoff, project engineering, or closely related heavy civil experience
Exposure to heavy highway, civil, roadway, paving, bridge, or comparable construction
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to organize multiple priorities and meet bid deadlines
Strong computer skills and ability to learn estimating technology
Clear communication skills and willingness to collaborate with field and office teams
Coachable, curious, and genuinely interested in developing into a more senior estimator
Desire to build a long-term career in heavy civil construction

NYSDOT, CTDOT, MassDOT, Port Authority, or other public-agency exposure
Experience performing quantity takeoffs for roadway, bridge, paving, or infrastructure projects
Bluebeam experience
Estimating Link or comparable estimating software experience
Field experience in heavy civil construction
Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field
Pavement cutting, sealing, waterproofing, or specialty civil experience