Senior Estimator / Project Manager – Industrial Coatings & Fireproofing

Trueline Talent; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 250.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance

Medical coverage

PPO and HSA options

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with 4% company match

Three weeks PTO

Descripción de la vacante

Trueline Talent’s client seeks a Senior Estimator / Project Manager - Industrial Coatings & Fireproofing to join in St. Louis, MO. You will own major industrial projects from bid through completion, delivering profitable outcomes and directing field teams.

You’ll develop bids, oversee mobilization, manage budgets, and coordinate with customers, general contractors, and internal teams. Travel to project sites as required.

Formación

• 8–10+ years in industrial coatings, linings, fireproofing, or related field.
• Hands-on contractor-side project experience with field execution and financials.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specs; knowledge of coating systems.

Responsabilidades

• Lead industrial coatings, tank lining, fireproofing projects from estimate to completion.
• Develop competitive bids by evaluating drawings, specs, labor, materials, and risks.
• Estimate complex lump-sum contracts including surface prep and containment.
• Oversee mobilization, field crews, subcontractors, schedules, and site execution.
• Manage budgets, cost codes, change orders, progress billing, and forecasts.
• Track profitability and costs vs estimates.
• Coordinate with customers, general contractors, and internal teams.
• Maintain quality and safety standards in industrial environments.
• Develop relationships with existing customers and pursue new work.
• Travel to project locations for mobilization and meetings.

Conocimientos

Excel / Microsoft 365

Leadership

Customer communication

Problem solving

Budgeting / cost control

Scheduling

Educación

Construction Management degree or related

Herramientas

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Descripción del empleo

Trueline's client, a well-established specialty industrial contractor delivering complex coatings, linings, and fireproofing projects nationwide, is seeking a Senior Estimator / Project Manager - Industrial Coatings & Fireproofing to join its team in St. Louis, MO. This is an opportunity for an experienced industry professional to take ownership of major industrial projects, build a profitable portfolio of work, and earn performance-based compensation while benefiting from the resources of a financially established organization.

What You'll Do as the Senior Estimator / Project Manager:

Lead industrial coatings, tank lining, fireproofing, and related specialty projects from initial estimate through final completion.

Develop competitive bids by evaluating drawings, technical specifications, labor productivity, materials, equipment, and project risks.

Estimate complex lump-sum contracts, including surface preparation, coating application, containment, and access requirements.

Oversee project mobilization, field crews, subcontractors, equipment, schedules, and jobsite execution.

Manage project budgets, cost codes, change orders, progress billing, and financial forecasts.

Track project profitability, labor performance, and estimated versus actual costs.

Coordinate with customers, general contractors, field supervisors, and internal operations teams.

Maintain quality and safety standards across technically demanding industrial environments.

Develop relationships with existing customers and identify opportunities for additional work.

Build and manage a portfolio of profitable industrial projects with support from company leadership.

Travel periodically to project locations for mobilization, oversight, and customer meetings.

Must-Haves as the Senior Estimator / Project Manager:

Approximately 8-10+ years of experience in industrial coatings, linings, fireproofing, or closely related specialty construction.

Hands-on contractor-side experience managing industrial projects, including field execution and financial performance.

Strong understanding of surface preparation, coating systems, application processes, and industrial project requirements.

Experience estimating projects or actively participating in bidding and preconstruction.

Ability to manage schedules, budgets, labor productivity, change orders, and project profitability.

Experience with construction accounting, cost codes, project P&L, and financial reporting.

Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, and quality requirements.

Strong Excel and Microsoft 365 skills.

Excellent leadership, customer communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work onsite in St. Louis, MO, or relocate with assistance.

Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Estimator / Project Manager:

AMPP/NACE CIP Level 2 or Level 3 certification.

Experience with intumescent fireproofing, spray-applied fire-resistive materials, or plural-component coatings.

Experience on DOE, DOD, nuclear, semiconductor, or other highly regulated industrial projects.

Experience managing union craft labor.

Strong background estimating and executing lump-sum contracts.

Experience with large, multi-year industrial projects.

Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project proficiency.

Construction Management or related degree.

Established industrial customer relationships or experience developing a book of business.

Our Client Offers:

Target total annual compensation of $150,000-$250,000, depending on experience and performance.

Flexible compensation structure, including salary and potential performance-based incentives.

Medical coverage with 100% of employee premiums and approximately 50% of dependent premiums paid by the employer.

PPO and HSA options.

Dental and vision insurance.

401(k) with a 4% company match, subject to plan eligibility requirements.

Three weeks of PTO.

Relocation assistance.

Flexibility for personal and family obligations.

Opportunity to pursue major industrial contracts and manage a substantial project portfolio.

Direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers.

Significant autonomy and the ability to influence your own project results and earning potential.

Long-term career opportunity with an established, privately owned industrial contractor.

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.