Job Description

Estimator

Join our client, as an Estimator in a family-owned, fast-growth industrial painting and coatings company, with a great culture. Salary is negotiable based on candidate experience.  Must live in Texas.  We are seeking customer-focused technical professionals who have estimating experience in industrial paintings or coatings construction industry.

Estimator Job Responsibilities:

Estimate Development

●Prepare accurate cost estimates based on blueprints, field measurements, and specs

● Perform digital takeoffs for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontracted work

● Use standardized proposal templates to clearly document scope and pricing

● Ensure timely completion of proposals based on priority and deadlines

● Apply production rates, safety factors, and contingencies appropriate to project type

Sales Team Collaboration

● Partner with Business Developers to review project details and tailor proposals

● Help qualify leads by reviewing bid requests and determining project fit

● Provide technical input on scope and feasibility during sales strategy discussions

● Maintain bid logs and update proposal tracking tools regularly

Site Review Support

● Participate in job site visits with the Lead Estimator or Business Developers when needed

● Document job site conditions: access, dimensions, photos/videos, and risk factors

● Input lessons learned into estimating templates based on post-job reviews

Desired Experience:

• 5+ years Estimating for large industrial painting or coating projects
• Full understanding of complex industrial blueprint drawings, specs, and field data
• Understanding of digital on-screen takeoff and Microsoft Excel
• Experience using Pro-contractor MX, Stack Takeoff, iSqFt, Bluebeam or similar tools
• Strong people and communication skills
• Ability to work in multiple applications simultaneously
• Proficiency in math and measurements

Desired Traits:

• Innate Desire to Learn, High Drive, and High Integrity
• Strong sense of urgency
• Great communication, organization and time management skills
• Adaptable, flexible

What’s In It For You?

• Team-oriented, high-integrity culture and environment where people are valued and treated with respect
• Great Career Growth Potential
• Competitive Compensation

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