Senior Commercial Estimating Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for commercial painting and wallcovering projects.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs, pricing analysis, scope reviews, and proposal preparation.
• Review project plans, specifications, contract documents, and bid requirements.
• Coverage pricing and scope information with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Identify scope gaps, project risks, exclusions, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Manage multiple bids and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness.

Business Development & Client Relationships

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, developers, and industry partners.
• Conduct proactive bid follow-up and manage sales pipeline activities.
• Pursue negotiated opportunities and contribute to strategic backlog growth.
• Represent the organization professionally throughout the preconstruction and bidding process.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Collaborate with operations and project management teams to ensure seamless project handoff and turnover.
• Support the development and implementation of estimating standards, systems, and best practices.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to future estimating team members.
• Contribute to departmental growth through leadership, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-driven office environment.

Qualifications

• Required Experience: 5+ years of commercial Division 9 estimating experience preferred.
• Proven experience estimating commercial interior and exterior painting projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial paint systems, coatings, and wallcovering applications.
• Experience working with commercial general contractors in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Commercial plan-and-spec estimating experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyze plans, specifications, and project requirements with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience with PlanSwift, Bluebeam, OST, or comparable estimating software preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Leadership Attributes

• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and team development experience.
• Wallcovering estimating experience preferred, or the ability and willingness to develop expertise in that discipline.
• Commitment to being an engaged, hands-on, in-office leader.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 annually (based on experience)

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Vision and Dental Insurance

Professional Development & Training Opportunities

Long-Term Career Growth and Leadership Advancement Potential