Senior Commercial Painting Estimator & Bid Specialist

National Coatings Inc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA with company match

FSA / Dependent Care

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

National Coatings Inc. seeks an experienced estimator to prepare written bids for commercial and industrial painting projects.

You will analyze scope, review architectural plans, and use On-Screen Takeoff, Quick Bid, and Bluebeam to craft accurate proposals while maintaining strong client relationships. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work autonomously.

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 skills, with ability to work efficiently in autonomous environments with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; willing and able to interact directly with customers via phone, email, and in person to drive sales and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Utilize basic computer applications and estimating software programs to prepare professional written bids for projects of various size and scope.
• Conduct scope analysis verification and pre-bid walkthroughs, as well as on-site evaluations after project award.
• Create accurate estimated proposals that include the work scope along with pertinent clarifications and/or exclusions related to the bid submission.
• Cultivate and maintain client relationships to win bids and drive sales / business growth through exceptional communication and follow-up.
• Work with Project Managers during hand-off meetings to provide information and feedback in setting up blue sheets, production schedules, material takeoffs and schedule of values.
• This position will support other divisions as needed.

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

National Coatings Inc. seeks an experienced estimator to prepare written bids for commercial and industrial painting projects.

You will analyze scope, review architectural plans, and use On-Screen Takeoff, Quick Bid, and Bluebeam to craft accurate proposals while maintaining strong client relationships. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work autonomously.