Estimator, Commercial Painting

Harbinger Network Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading painting and coatings firm in Toronto is seeking an Estimator, Commercial Painting. The role involves managing the estimating cycle for projects, handling detailed takeoffs, pricing, and tenders. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of estimating experience, strong structural and drawing interpretation skills, and must be comfortable working in a small team. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of Estimating experience.
• Engineering or architectural background preferred.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing for projects.
• Interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Prepare quotes with review from senior estimator.

Skills

Estimating experience

Structural interpretation skills

Drawing interpretation skills

Communication skills

Tools

PlanSwift

Procore

Job description

Estimator, Commercial Painting

Harbinger Network is proud to partner with a company that provides professional, efficient, and quality painting and special coatings services across commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.

Role overview

The Estimator will manage the full estimating cycle for ICI painting and specialty coatings projects up to approximately $5M, across lump sum, design-build, and construction management formats. The focus is on detailed takeoffs, pricing, and tenders that align with established company methods and numbers.

Key responsibilities

• Complete detailed quantity takeoffs, pricing, budgets, and tender submissions for ICI painting and coatings projects.
• Read and interpret architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings, including complex structural elements (beams, trusses, open web steel joists, etc.).
• Assess specs, identify errors or mismatches, and raise informed questions to clarify scope.
• Prepare quotes independently with regular review from the senior estimator and ownership.
• Assist with awarded project setup (statements of values, field budgets) before handoff to operations.
• Use PlanSwift for takeoffs and Procore for GC bid portals.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of Estimating experience
• Strong structural and drawing interpretation skills; engineering or architectural background preferred.
• Painting estimating experience is an asset but not required; strong adjacent fits include drywall, mechanical, roofing, or formwork estimating.
• Comfortable in a small, steady, team-oriented business with strong English communication skills.
• High aptitude and willingness to learn company-specific processes and standards.

About Harbinger Network Inc

Harbinger Network Inc. is a Canadian-based firm that serves companies across Canada and USA, a diverse Network of Recruiters, and expertise in over 10 major disciplines. Our mission is to build meaningful careers for Professionals and develop powerhouse teams for all Businesses across North America.

To apply for the position of Estimator, Commercial Painting in confidence, please submit your resume to:

Albert Aragona, Executive Vice President
Contact phone number: 905-257-9691 Ext 102
Contact email: [e-mail]
To learn more about Harbinger Network visit www.harbingernetwork.ca or contact us at 905-257-9691.

Disclosure

This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one of Harbinger Network’s clients and is not for speculative or pipeline recruitment. Harbinger Network and/or our Clients may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools are not intended to replace the Hiring Manager’s judgment or decision-making in the hiring process.