Trueline is seeking a
Senior Door & Hardware Estimator to join its team in Kent, WA. This is a primarily onsite opportunity for an experienced construction estimator who can independently manage complex bids, make informed pricing decisions, and serve as a technical resource for the estimating team. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of challenging projects, work closely with operations leadership, and help strengthen the company's estimating capabilities.
What You'll Do as the Senior Door & Hardware Estimator:- Lead the estimating process for commercial construction projects involving doors, frames, architectural hardware, and related building components.
- Analyze architectural drawings, construction specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope and requirements.
- Complete detailed material takeoffs and develop accurate labor, material, and project cost estimates.
- Prepare comprehensive proposals that balance competitive pricing with healthy profit margins.
- Review hardware schedules, door and frame specifications, and technical requirements for accuracy and completeness.
- Identify missing information, conflicting specifications, and potential scope gaps before bids are submitted.
- Request, review, and negotiate pricing with manufacturers, suppliers, and vendors.
- Evaluate addenda, drawing revisions, and scope changes to ensure estimates remain accurate.
- Communicate directly with general contractors, customers, and suppliers to clarify requirements and resolve estimating questions.
- Recommend alternative materials or approaches when appropriate to improve value and maintain project requirements.
- Manage bid schedules, prioritize competing deadlines, and ensure proposals are submitted on time.
- Coordinate with project management and operations teams to provide organized, complete project handoffs after contract award.
- Support the development of less experienced estimators through technical guidance, training, and quality reviews.
- Collaborate with operations leadership to improve estimating processes, pricing consistency, and overall profitability.
Must-Haves as the Senior Door & Hardware Estimator:- Significant professional experience estimating commercial construction or specialty subcontractor projects.
- Strong ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, construction plans, and technical specifications.
- Experience independently preparing detailed material takeoffs, cost estimates, and bid proposals.
- Understanding of construction pricing, labor costs, material costs, and profit margins.
- Ability to manage complex bid packages with minimal supervision.
- Experience working with vendors and manufacturers to obtain accurate pricing and product information.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to recognize missing scope, technical discrepancies, and estimating risks.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills when working with general contractors, customers, and internal teams.
- Ability to collaborate with project management and operations teams to ensure a smooth transition from estimating to project execution.
- Confidence making technical decisions, asking the right questions, and taking ownership of estimating accuracy.
- Ability to work primarily onsite in Kent, WA.
Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Door & Hardware Estimator:- Direct estimating experience with commercial doors, frames, and architectural hardware.
- Familiarity with Division 8 specifications, door schedules, hardware sets, and related construction requirements.
- Approximately 5-10+ years of relevant construction estimating experience.
- Background in commercial millwork, glazing, storefront systems, or other technically detailed specialty trades.
- Experience estimating commercial and multifamily construction projects in the Seattle or Pacific Northwest market.
- Established relationships with door, frame, and hardware manufacturers or suppliers.
- Demonstrated success improving estimating accuracy, pricing strategies, and project profitability.
- Experience reviewing complex bid packages and identifying scope gaps before contract award.
- Experience leading estimating reviews or mentoring junior estimators.
- Familiarity with construction estimating software and the ability to learn new estimating platforms.
- Experience developing formal handoff packages for Project Managers and operations teams.
This Role Offers:- Competitive base salary of $120,000-$140,000 annually, depending on experience and technical expertise.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match.
- A senior-level estimating position with significant independence and responsibility.
- The opportunity to manage sophisticated commercial construction bids from initial review through project award.
- Direct collaboration with operations leadership and the ability to influence estimating practices and pricing decisions.
- Opportunities to serve as a technical mentor and help develop less experienced estimators.
- Exposure to a variety of commercial and multifamily construction projects.
- An established specialty construction business with an existing customer base.
- The ability to make a meaningful impact on bid quality, operational efficiency, and company profitability.
- A long-term career opportunity for an estimator who enjoys technical problem-solving, ownership of their work, and helping a team succeed.
