Chief Estimator

Chief Coatings Estimator

Join our client as a Lead Estimator in a fast-growth industrial painting and coatings company, with a great culture. Salary is negotiable based on candidate experience. Remote !

We are seeking numbers-focused technical professionals who have coatings estimating experience.

Lead Coatings Estimator Job Responsibilities

Estimate Development

• Prepare accurate cost estimates based on blueprints, field measurements, and specs
• Perform digital takeoffs for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontracted work
• Use standardized proposal templates to clearly document scope and pricing
• Ensure timely completion of proposals based on priority and deadlines
• Apply production rates, safety factors, and contingencies appropriate to project type

Sales Team Collaboration

• Partner with Business Developers to review project details and tailor proposals
• Help qualify leads by reviewing bid requests and determining project fit
• Provide technical input on scope and feasibility during sales strategy discussions
• Maintain bid logs and update proposal tracking tools regularly

Site Review Support

• Participate in job site visits with the Lead Estimator or Business Developers when needed
• Document job site conditions: access, dimensions, photos/videos, and risk factors
• Input lessons learned into estimating templates based on post-job reviews

Leadership

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior estimator
• Establish and enforce standardized best practices across the estimating team to drive consistency and quality in all project bids.

Desired Experience

• 5+ years Estimating for large industrial or construction projects (painting or coatings in the manufacturing space is required)
• Full understanding of complex industrial blueprint drawings, specs, and field data
• Strong background in developing, implementing, and improving estimating processes and procedures.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing a team of estimators or project staff.
• Understanding of digital on-screen takeoff and Microsoft Excel
• Preferred experience using Pro-contractor MX, Stack Takeoff, iSqFt, Bluebeam or some estimating software
• Strong people and communication skills
• Ability to work in multiple applications simultaneously
• Advanced in mathematics

Desired Traits

• Innate Desire to Learn, High Drive, and High Integrity
• Strong sense of urgency
• Great communication, organization and time management skills
• Adaptable, flexible

What’s In It For You?

• Team-oriented, high-integrity culture and environment where people are valued and treated with respect
• Great Career Growth Potential
• Competitive Compensation