Senior Estimator – Commercial Painting, Bids & Growth

National Coatings; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

FSA / Dependent Care

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

National Coatings is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare bids and analyze project scopes for commercial and industrial painting. The role focuses on creating accurate proposals, clarifications, and exclusions, while building strong client relationships to drive sales and growth.

The position involves coordinating with project managers, reading architectural plans, and using estimating software to support bids and on-site evaluations throughout the project lifecycle.

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 such as On-Screen Takeoff, Quick Bid, and Excel 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.

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading drawings

Client communication

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

National Coatings is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare bids and analyze project scopes for commercial and industrial painting. The role focuses on creating accurate proposals, clarifications, and exclusions, while building strong client relationships to drive sales and growth.

The position involves coordinating with project managers, reading architectural plans, and using estimating software to support bids and on-site evaluations throughout the project lifecycle.