Strategic Commercial Painting Estimator — Client & Bid Leader

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC. is seeking an experienced Commercial Painting Estimator for our Raleigh, NC area team.

The role focuses on building accurate, competitive estimates, developing strong client relationships, and guiding bids from pre-bid through awarded work. The ideal candidate will work closely with General Contractors and clients, attend pre-bid walkthroughs, and manage multiple bids while driving project value and profitability.

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.
• Experience working with General Contractors and commercial clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for commercial painting projects.
• Review plans, specs, scopes of work, and project requirements.
• Develop detailed bids and proposals for commercial painting projects.
• Manage a high volume of estimating activity with accuracy.
• Build and maintain 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 with clients to clarify scope and pricing.
• Identify opportunities to increase project value through client relationships.

Skills

Commercial painting estimating

Client relationship building

Bid strategy & hit rates

Communication

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Bluebeam

BuzzBid

Job description

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC. is seeking an experienced Commercial Painting Estimator for our Raleigh, NC area team.

The role focuses on building accurate, competitive estimates, developing strong client relationships, and guiding bids from pre-bid through awarded work. The ideal candidate will work closely with General Contractors and clients, attend pre-bid walkthroughs, and manage multiple bids while driving project value and profitability.