Estimator (Commercial Painting & Coatings)

Our client is a Los Angeles-based commercial painting contractor specializing in large-scale commercial painting projects. With a lean, high-performing estimating team, the company manages a high volume of bids each month and is looking for a dedicated remote estimator to become a long-term extension of its in-house operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator with commercial painting experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys producing accurate, competitive estimates with minimal supervision.

We are seeking a Full-Time Commercial Painting Estimator to support the company's growing bidding pipeline. You will prepare detailed takeoffs, review drawings and specifications, communicate with clients to clarify project scope, and develop competitive estimates for commercial painting and coatings projects across the United States.

The ideal candidate already understands commercial painting estimating and can quickly integrate into an established workflow without extensive training.

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  Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs for commercial painting and coatings projects using PlanSwift and Excel.

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  Review architectural drawings, specifications, finish schedules, and painting scopes.

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  Interpret painting-specific specifications, products, coatings, wall coverings, and finish requirements.

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  Communicate with clients and project stakeholders to clarify scope, specifications, and bid requirements.

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  Develop competitive cost estimates based on production rates, labor, materials, and project conditions.

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  Identify exclusions, assumptions, and potential scope gaps before submitting proposals.

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  Support a high-volume monthly bidding schedule while maintaining accuracy and deadlines.

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  Collaborate closely with the internal estimating team to ensure consistency across bids.

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  Maintain organized estimating files and documentation throughout the bidding process.

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  Continuously improve estimated quality and efficiency through proactive communication and attention to detail.

• Native Spanish speaker with strong English proficiency.

• Experience working remotely with U.S.-based construction companies.

• Familiarity with commercial bid documents, RFIs, and scope clarification processes.

• Experience estimating projects across multiple U.S. regions.

The ideal candidate:

• Has a strong understanding of commercial painting products, finishes, coatings, and labor rates.

• Can clearly distinguish painting scope from other construction trades to avoid scope creep.

• Produces accurate estimates with minimal supervision.

• Proactively asks questions when drawings or specifications are unclear.

• Learns new company processes quickly and becomes productive within the first few weeks.

• Communicates professionally with clients and internal team members.

• Is dependable, consistent, and committed to long-term success.

Within your first few months, you will:

• Independently produce accurate commercial painting estimates.

• Consistently support the company's high-volume bidding schedule.

• Deliver competitive proposals with minimal revisions.

• Build strong working relationships with the internal estimating team.

• Become a trusted extension of the company's operations.