Strategic Commercial Painting Estimator

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Rock Recruiting is seeking a Commercial Painting Estimator to join a growing Denver-based team. The role focuses on accurate, competitive estimates, bid development, and building lasting relationships with General Contractors and clients.

The candidate will balance estimating activity with business development and attend pre-bid walkthroughs and client meetings. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of estimating experience, a proven track record in winning work, and familiarity with OST, Quick

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial painting estimating experience.
• Strong understanding of commercial painting scopes, materials, labor, and project requirements.
• Proven track record of estimating and winning commercial painting work.
• Experience managing a significant volume of bids.
• Proven ability to generate approximately $6M+ in awarded work annually.
• Knowledge of bid strategy, hit rates, pricing, and competitive positioning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for commercial painting projects.
• Review architectural plans, specifications, scopes of work, and project requirements.
• Develop detailed bids and proposals for commercial painting projects.
• Manage a high volume of estimating activity while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with General Contractors, clients, and project partners.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, jobsite walkthroughs, networking events, and client meetings.
• Follow up on bids and work directly with clients to understand project needs and improve the likelihood of winning work.
• Communicate with clients regarding scope, pricing, clarifications, exclusions, and potential changes.
• Identify opportunities to increase project value through strong client relationships and follow-through.
• Work closely with operations and project management teams to ensure a successful transition from estimating to awarded work.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Bid strategy

Client management

Attention to detail

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Bluebeam

BuzzBid

Job description

Solid Rock Recruiting is seeking a Commercial Painting Estimator to join a growing Denver-based team. The role focuses on accurate, competitive estimates, bid development, and building lasting relationships with General Contractors and clients.

The candidate will balance estimating activity with business development and attend pre-bid walkthroughs and client meetings. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of estimating experience, a proven track record in winning work, and familiarity with OST, Quick