Commercial Paint Estimator

The Contractor Consultants; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Bi-weekly pay

Smartphone provided

Paid time off

Job summary

Higham Company, Inc. is seeking an Estimator/Project Manager to own commercial painting and wallcovering projects from bid to closeout on-site in Manassas, VA. This role combines winning work with delivering projects, collaborating with assistants, superintendents, crews, and clients.

You will perform digital takeoffs, prepare bids, track budgets, manage change orders, and lead client communications, ensuring work meets specifications and Higham quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must have 3–5 years in trade estimating and project management.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specs.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform digital takeoffs to calculate labor hours and materials.
• Prepare competitive bids for commercial painting, wallcovering, and concrete projects.
• Track budgets, costs, and progress billing to keep jobs profitable.

Skills

Takeoffs

Technology familiarity

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s in Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Onscreen Takeoff

Job description

Commercial Paint Estimator — Drive Growth for Higham Company, Inc.

Job Overview

• Company: Higham Company, Inc. Painting & Wallcovering Contractor


• Salary/Pay Rate: $85,000 – $105,000 per year plus Performance Based Bonus


• Location: Manassas, VA (Onsite)


• Job/Employment Type: Full Time – In Office


• Project Scope: CommercialWallcovering, and Polished Concrete for all market segments

The Opportunity

We’re seeking an Estimator / Project Manager to own projects end-to-end . This is a role for someone who wants to both win the work and run it. You will be working closely with Assistant Project Managers, field superintendents, crews, and Client partners along the way.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Perform digital takeoffs to calculate labor hours, material rates/coverage and substrate requirements.


• Prepare competitive, accurate bids for commercial painting, wallcovering, and concrete floor projects.


• Track project budgets, analyze costs, and manage progress billing to keep jobs profitable


• Manage client communications with general contractors and facility managers as the primary point of contact.


• Visit jobsites to verify measurements and check substrate conditions, building client relationships along the way.


• Process change orders by identifying out-of-scope work, estimating costs, and securing approvals.


• Perform quality control walkthroughs to make sure finished work meets spec and Higham quality standards.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of hands‑on experience in trade estimating and project management.


• High school diploma or GED equivalent.


• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.


• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and bids simultaneously.


• Proven proficiency in takeoff tools such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift or Onscreen alongside MS Excel.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field.


• Working knowledge of architectural specifications for commercial spaces.


• Strong understanding of coatings systems, surface preparation requirements, and application methods.


• Bilingual a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $85,000 to $105,000 annually.


• Performance-based bonus incentives tied to project success and growth.


• 401(k) retirement savings program featuring employer matching.


• Bi-weekly pay cycle.


• Comprehensive health coverage including Medical and Dental insurance options.


• Health Savings Account (HSA) and life/disability insurance protection options.


• Tech package including a smartphone provided for business use or can opt for an allowance for using personal devices.


• Generous paid time off covering holidays, vacation time, and sick leave.


• Regular company events in a supportive, family‑oriented culture.

About Us

Higham Company, Inc. is a commercial painting and wallcovering contractor serving clients throughout the DMV region, including general contractors, property managers, and end users. We work across all market segments, from tilt‑up concrete to interior finish packages, and we’re looking for an experienced professional who can carry a project from bid to closeout.

Learn more about our mission and projects by visiting https://highamco.com/.

Higham Co Inc Painting & Wallcovering Contractor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors.