Commercial Paint Estimator
About The Position
The Commercial Painting Estimator prepares accurate, competitive estimates and detailed bids for commercial painting projects in the Denver market. The role includes reviewing architectural plans, specifications, scopes of work, and project requirements; managing a significant volume of estimates; and coordinating the transition from estimating to awarded work with operations and project management teams. Approximately 30% of the position involves client interaction and business development. The estimator builds and maintains relationships with General Contractors, clients, and project partners; attends pre-bid meetings, jobsite walkthroughs, networking events, and client meetings; and follows up on bids throughout the bidding process. The estimator communicates about scope, pricing, clarifications, exclusions, and potential changes, and identifies opportunities to increase project value through effective client relationships and follow-through. This is an in-office, collaborative position—not a fully remote role. The organization values collaboration, learning, accountability, and a positive attitude, and offers the opportunity to work on major commercial projects throughout the Denver market and surrounding areas.
Requirements
- At least 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 $6 million or more in awarded work annually.
- Strong understanding of bid strategy, hit rates, pricing, and competitive positioning.
- Experience working directly with General Contractors and commercial clients.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Comfort attending client meetings, pre-bid walkthroughs, networking events, and jobsites.
- Proactive, responsive, and highly organized approach.
- Ability to follow through with clients and build long-term professional relationships.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with commercial painting estimating software, including On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Quick Bid, Bluebeam, BuzzBid, or similar platforms.
- Commercial painting estimating experience is preferred over experience in another construction trade.
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 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 client relationships and follow-through.
- Work with operations and project management teams to support a successful transition from estimating to awarded work.
- Stay proactive with clients and General Contractors throughout the bidding process.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional growth and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
