Dirt Estimator

Trueline • Lewiston, ME, US • 1d ago

Dirt Estimator
Trueline's client, a well-established heavy civil and site development contractor, is seeking a Dirt Estimator to join their team in Maine. This role is ideal for an estimator with strong earthwork, excavation, grading, utility, and site preparation experience who can build accurate estimates from plans, field conditions, and historical cost data.

What You'll Do as the Dirt Estimator:

Prepare estimates for excavation, grading, sitework, utilities, drainage, and earthmoving projects
Complete quantity takeoffs using estimating and takeoff software
Review plans and specifications to define project scope and site constraints
Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to assess field conditions
Solicit pricing from subcontractors, trucking providers, material suppliers, and vendors
Develop preliminary schedules based on project documents
Collaborate with leadership to close bids and support project handoff
Use historical cost data to price labor, equipment, materials, production rates, and subcontracted work

Must-Haves as the Dirt Estimator:

4+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil, excavation, sitework, utilities, or earthwork
Strong understanding of grading, drainage, utility installation, and site development
Ability to read civil plans, specs, and project documents
Experience building estimates from scratch
Comfortable with takeoffs, quantities, production rates, and cost analysis
Strong communication skills with internal teams, GCs, owners, suppliers, and subcontractors

Nice-to-Haves as the Dirt Estimator:

Experience with HCSS, Agtek, Stack, or similar software
DOT, municipal, state, federal, or negotiated bid experience
Background working for an excavation, utility, or sitework contractor
Familiarity with bid bonds, preliminary schedules, and project handoffs

Our Client Offers:

Base salary roughly $90,000-$150,000 depending on experience
Vacation package negotiable based on candidate fit
Company vehicle or vehicle stipend of approximately $245/week plus fuel coverage
Company phone or $60/month reimbursement
Paid holidays
100% employer-paid health insurance for employee-only coverage
Dental, vision, family coverage, and supplemental insurance options available at added cost
Flexible package for the right candidate

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.