Commercial Painting Estimator – Bids, Clients & Growth

National Coatings, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

FSA / Dependent Care

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

National Coatings, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, seeks an experienced Estimator to prepare bids for commercial and industrial painting projects. You will analyze drawings, perform takeoffs with On-Screen Takeoff, Quick Bid, or Bluebeam, and build accurate proposals.

You will coordinate with project managers to support bid win by detailing scope and exclusions, and maintain client relationships to drive sales growth with strong communication and follow-up.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in commercial / industrial painting.
• Ability to read and understand architectural plans.
• Proficient with On-Screen Takeoff, Quick Bid, and/or Bluebeam.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; interact with customers via phone, email, and in person to drive sales.

Responsibilities

• Utilize computer applications and estimating software to prepare professional bids for projects of various size and scope.
• Conduct scope analysis verification and pre-bid walkthroughs, and on-site evaluations after award.
• Create accurate estimated proposals with work scope and clarifications/exclusions.
• Cultivate and maintain client relationships to win bids and drive growth through communication and follow-up.
• Work with Project Managers during hand-off to set up blue sheets, production schedules, takeoffs, and value schedules.
• Support other divisions as needed.

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Bluebeam

Job description

National Coatings, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, seeks an experienced Estimator to prepare bids for commercial and industrial painting projects. You will analyze drawings, perform takeoffs with On-Screen Takeoff, Quick Bid, or Bluebeam, and build accurate proposals.

You will coordinate with project managers to support bid win by detailing scope and exclusions, and maintain client relationships to drive sales growth with strong communication and follow-up.