Lead Estimator

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Salary: USD
115000 - USD
115000 per year

This is a full-time, in-office leadership role responsible for commercial paint and wallcovering estimating, bid follow-up, relationship development, and backlog growth. The successful candidate will maintain personal estimating production while helping improve estimating processes and support future department growth.

Remote or hybrid arrangements are not being considered.

• Prepare accurate commercial paint and wallcovering estimates
• Perform quantity takeoffs, pricing, scope review, and proposal preparation
• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Coordinate pricing with vendors and subcontractors
• Identify scope gaps, project risks, and value engineering opportunities
• Manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
• Develop and maintain relationships with general contractors and industry partners
• Perform bid follow-up and manage sales pipeline activity
• Support backlog growth and negotiated opportunities
• Assist with improving estimating systems, standards, and processes
• Collaborate with operations and project management teams during project turnover
• Support the mentoring and development of future estimating staff

• 5+ years of commercial Division 9 estimating experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of commercial paint systems, coatings, and wall coverings
• Experience estimating commercial interior and exterior projects
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
• Experience with Plan Swift, OST, Bluebeam, or similar estimating software preferred
• Leadership or mentoring experience a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's license
• Base Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 annually, based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Paid Time Off
• Long-term growth and leadership potential

• Paid time off
• Vision insurance