Job Description
Commercial Painting Estimator
This is a skilled estimator position in the field of commercial painting. The work requires a high level of organization, detail orientation, and communication. Work is performed in an office setting as well as commercial painting sites which can require extensive mobility. The work includes coordinating all design matters relating to projects with clients, helping to ensure that the multi-disciplinary teams building the project work together smoothly, and ensuring that timelines are met so that projects are delivered on time. Members are expected to ensure all expectations are set correctly with a variety of clients and communicate the progress of the projects to the company stakeholders. The work is performed under general supervision where work assignments are subject to instructions and established work routines. Members are expected to work with a high level of collaboration. Work is reviewed through observation and results obtained.
Examples of Work
- Develop detailed project plans.
- Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
- Gather project performance information.
- Present work to clients for approval.
- Report information to managers or other personnel.
- Select resources needed to accomplish tasks.
- Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints, and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project.
- Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product.
- Preparing material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service.
- Creating labor estimates for any project.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractors.
- Managing bids from vendors and contractors.
- Using bid data to prepare detailed a cost analysis.
- Presenting prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders.
- Compiling and recording actual costs.
- Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of Office Software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and data analysis.
- Knowledge of estimator principles.
- Knowledge of commercial painting budgeting best practices.
- Skill in submitting project deliverables to clients, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Skill in time management, organization, and prioritization.
- Skill in preparing and submitting budget estimates, progress reports, or cost-tracking reports.
- Skill in producing and distributing project documents.
- Skill in commercial painting estimating.
- Skill in creating project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel.
- Skill in developing and/or updating project plans including information such as objectives, technologies, schedules, funding, and staffing.
- Skill in identifying project needs such as resources, staff, or finances by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
- Skill in identifying, reviewing, or selecting vendors or consultants to meet project needs.
- Skill in monitoring costs incurred by project staff to identify budget issues.
- Skill in monitoring project milestones and deliverables.
- Skill in negotiating with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
- Ability to communicate with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
- Ability to confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Ability to plan, schedule, or coordinate project activities to meet deadlines.
- Ability to propose, review, or approve modifications to project plans.
- Ability to report project status, such as budget, resources, technical issues, or customer satisfaction, to managers.
- Ability to request and review project updates to ensure deadlines are met.
Physical Abilities
- Stand up to 8 hours per day
- Walk up 8 hours per day
- Lift up to 50 lbs
- Lift bend or reach
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
At least three years of estimator experience in the field of commercial painting.
Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.
Physical Abilities
- Sit or stand up to 8 hours per day
- Walk up 4 hours per day
- Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Occasionally bend or reach
Min
USD $60,402/Year
Max
USD $75,950/Year
