Estimator

Gateway Search Associates; Ambler (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Search Associates in Ambler, PA is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our growing team in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will leverage strong sales skills in the trades to deliver accurate painting estimates and compelling proposals.

You will collaborate with production, use painting software, and travel to local estimate appointments, providing detailed client experiences from first contact to project handoff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales within the trades.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency with tech, including estimation or CRM software.
• Valid driver's license to travel to local estimate appointments.

Responsibilities

• Complete and deliver accurate painting estimates to clients.
• Collaborate with production teams on all jobs sold.
• Utilize painting software to organize and pass critical job details.
• Provide timely and detailed painting proposals to clients.
• Deliver an exceptional client experience through the sales process.
• Assess project sites to measure surfaces and identify specific job needs.

Skills

Sales experience in trades

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

CRM/estimation software

Tools

Estimation software

CRM software

Job description

Ambler, United States | Posted on 08/20/2026

• Position Description Marketing/Sales/Business Development
• Account Manager Patrick Luddy, Jr.
• Job Type Full time
• Work Model HYBRID
• City Ambler
• Country United States
• State/Province Pennsylvania
• Date Opened 08/20/2026

Job Description

This growing, local business is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estimating with the ability to negotiate contracts and prices effectively.

• Complete and deliver accurate painting estimates to clients.
  
• Collaborate with production teams on all jobs sold.
  
• Utilize painting software to organize and pass critical job details.
  
• Provide timely and detailed painting proposals to clients.
  
• Deliver an exceptional client experience through the sales process.
  
• Assess project sites to measure surfaces and identify specific job needs.
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales within the trades.
  
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
  
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
  
• Proficiency with tech, including estimation or CRM software.
  
• Valid driver's license to travel to local estimate appointments.