Estimator - Commercial Floor Coating (Required)

Cherry Coatings•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Cherry Coatings is seeking an Estimator for commercial floor coating work. Established in 1968, Cherry Coatings is a family-owned commercial paint contractor providing architectural, industrial, and maintenance coating services. The Estimator analyzes project drawings and specifications, visits job sites to assess existing conditions, and works with Operations and field personnel to develop estimates, proposals, budgets, and schedules. The role also involves tracking bids, organizing subcontractor quotations, participating in pre-construction reviews, and developing business with new and existing customers. The position combines estimating and sales activity and requires handling multiple challenges from quantity takeoff through customer engagement. Work takes place in both office and field settings, with variable working hours and a fast-paced environment. The company describes its core values as putting others first, investing in personal development and mentoring, responding promptly and accurately, thinking creatively, following through on commitments, and exceeding expectations with excellence. The physical work environment may include exposure to heat, humidity, cold, fumes, airborne particles, dust, asphalt, moving mechanical parts, occasional toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical shock risk, vibration, and often loud noise. The role requires lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and using hands and fingers to operate tools and business machines. It also requires reaching, walking, climbing stairs, sitting, standing, talking, hearing, and visual abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception and focus adjustment.

Requirements

At least 2 years of polished concrete and/or resinous flooring estimating experience.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to maintain focus and deliver against deadlines.
Experience and familiarity with the construction industry.
Competence with technology and programs including PlanSwift, Plan Grid, Building Connected, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Above-average written and verbal communication and math skills.
Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment with variable working hours in office and field settings.
Ability to manage a multitasked position involving work from takeoff to sales.
Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds.
Ability to use hands and fingers to operate tools and business machines; reach with hands and arms; walk, climb stairs, sit, and stand; talk and hear at normal levels; and meet the stated vision requirements.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an engineering, architectural, or construction management program.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Analyze drawings and specifications thoroughly.
Attend job-site visits to review existing conditions and obtain input from the Operations Manager, Field Manager, and/or Foreman.
Understand contractual terms and conditions.
Track and follow up on all bids.
Provide clear, detailed quantity takeoffs.
Assemble estimates and proposals.
Organize subcontractor quotations and ensure the accuracy of required documents.
Draft project budgets and schedules for review.
Assemble pre-construction reviews with the Operations team.
Engage, develop, and influence business with new and existing customers.
Attend and participate in business meetings, industry conferences, and networking activities to improve the company's presence and reputation.