# Paint Estimator at Final Coat Painting, Inc. in Saint…

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# Paint Estimator

Final Coat Painting, Inc.

## Job Description

Paint Estimator

PAINT ESTIMATOR

Reports to:

Travel:

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Estimate Commercial Painting Projects

- Review plans, site visits to get measurements & quantities, take pictures, specifications, schedules, bid invitations, and project requirements.

- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for painting, coatings, surface preparation, and related scopes.

- Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect project costs.

- Build competitive estimates that support project profitability.

Own Bid Quality

- Identify scope gaps, risks, exclusions, and clarification needs before proposals are released.

- Document assumptions and alternates clearly.

- Review estimates for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with bid requirements.

- Ensure bids are complete and delivered on time.

Coordinate Vendors & Subcontractors

- Develop clear scopes for subcontractor and vendor pricing.

- Request and evaluate quotes.

- Compare pricing on a consistent scope.

- Resolve missing coverage or pricing discrepancies before finalizing an estimate.

Partner With Operations

- Provide an organized handoff when projects are awarded.

- Communicate scope, pricing, assumptions, exclusions, and identified project risks.

- Provide the documentation Operations needs to successfully take the project from estimate to execution.

Keep Improving

- Partner with Sales and Operations to evaluate estimating results.

- Participate in win/loss reviews and use feedback to improve future estimates.

- Look for opportunities to improve estimating accuracy, consistency, responsiveness, and follow-through.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

- Produce complete and accurate estimates.

- Document site visit with photos

- Submit bids on time.

- Maintain appropriate subcontractor and vendor coverage.

- Identify scope gaps and risks before proposals are released.

- Build competitive estimates that support healthy project margins.

- Provide Operations with complete, organized award handoffs.

- Learn from bid results and continuously improve estimating practices.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

- 3-5 years of commercial construction estimating experience; commercial painting or coatings experience is strongly preferred.

- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents.

- Experience performing quantity takeoffs and building detailed project estimates.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

- Solid analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to communicate clearly with internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, and customers.

- A collaborative mindset and strong sense of ownership and follow-through.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

- Competitive base salary

- Medical, dental, and vision benefits

- Bonus opportunities (if applicable)

- 401(k) and retirement savings opportunities

- Paid time off and holidays

- Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance

- Life insurance

- Professional development and career growth opportunities

READY TO JOIN THE TEAM?

Compensation details: 0 Hourly Wage

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Posted November 7, 2026

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