Paint Estimator

Solid Rock Recruiting•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Painting Estimator will prepare accurate, competitive estimates and proposals for commercial painting projects in the Denver market and surrounding areas. The role involves reviewing plans, specifications, scopes, and project requirements; managing a significant volume of bids; and following opportunities through the bidding process. Approximately 30% of the position involves client interaction and business development, including working with General Contractors and clients, attending pre-bid walkthroughs and meetings, visiting jobsites, networking, and following up on bids. The estimator will communicate about project scope, pricing, clarifications, exclusions, and potential changes; build lasting relationships; and work with operations and project management teams to transition awarded work successfully. This is an in-office, collaborative position, not a fully remote role. The organization emphasizes collaboration, learning, accountability, a positive attitude, mentorship, and professional development. The role offers the opportunity to work on major commercial projects and directly contribute to the organization's growth.

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, such as On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Quick Bid, Bluebeam, BuzzBid, or similar platforms.
Commercial painting estimating experience is preferred over estimating 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 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 about scope, pricing, clarifications, exclusions, and potential changes.
Identify opportunities to increase project value through client relationships and follow-through.
Coordinate 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.