Senior Estimator / Project Manager – Industrial Coatings & Fireproofing

Trueline • St. Louis, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Trueline is seeking a Senior Estimator / Project Manager to lead complex industrial coatings, protective linings, fireproofing, and related specialty construction projects from estimating through completion. The role offers autonomy to manage a portfolio of work, supported by operational resources to pursue large, technically challenging projects nationwide. Candidates with industrial coatings project management experience and some estimating exposure are encouraged to apply; strong field leadership and financial management experience are especially valuable.

The position is based onsite in St. Louis, Missouri, and includes travel to project sites for mobilization, oversight, and customer meetings. Project management responsibilities typically involve approximately 8–10 weeks of travel annually; an estimating-focused role may involve less. Total annual compensation is $150,000–$250,000, depending on experience, responsibilities, and compensation structure.

Requirements

• Approximately 8–10+ years of relevant experience in industrial coatings, linings, fireproofing, or closely related specialty contracting.
• Contractor-side experience with direct responsibility for field execution and project financial performance.
• Experience managing lump-sum contracts, including cost control, forecasting, and profitability.
• Working knowledge of surface preparation, coating systems, application methods, and inspection requirements.
• Experience preparing estimates or contributing directly to bids and proposals.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft 365.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to work onsite in St. Louis and travel to projects nationwide.

Nice To Haves

• AMPP/NACE Coating Inspector certification, particularly CIP Level 2 or Level 3.
• Experience with intumescent fireproofing, spray-applied fire-resistive materials (SFRM), or plural-component applications.
• Experience on DOE, DOD, nuclear, semiconductor, or other highly regulated industrial projects.
• Union craft labor management experience.
• Experience with large, complex, multiyear projects.
• Experience with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• A record of developing customer relationships and generating profitable repeat business.
• A degree; welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Estimate industrial coatings, linings, fireproofing, and related specialty construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, surface preparation requirements, coating systems, access needs, and containment requirements.
• Develop quantity takeoffs, labor and material pricing, equipment costs, and competitive lump-sum proposals.
• Manage projects from award through mobilization, execution, and closeout.
• Coordinate field supervisors, craft labor, subcontractors, materials, equipment, and schedules.
• Track budgets, labor productivity, change orders, progress billing, forecasts, and project profitability.
• Partner with field teams to meet safety, quality, technical, and customer requirements.
• Maintain customer relationships and identify opportunities for repeat and additional work.
• Travel to project sites for mobilization, oversight, and customer meetings.

Benefits

• Performance incentives tied to individual contribution and project profitability.
• Employer-paid employee medical coverage and a contribution toward dependent coverage.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match, subject to eligibility.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Relocation assistance.
• Flexibility for personal and family obligations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed