Painting Estimator (Commercial / Industrial)

Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Commercial/Industrial Painting Estimator to join our Southern California team. This full-time, long-term role offers a stable career path with opportunities for professional growth, leadership advancement, and participation in employee ownership programs. The ideal candidate has strong estimating experience in commercial and industrial painting, excels at takeoffs and blueprint reviews, and thrives in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

What We Offer
• Year-round, full-time employment
• Company-sponsored medical and dental insurance
• Robust 401(k) retirement plan
• Opportunities for leadership roles and career advancement
• Participation in employee ownership programs
• Supportive, team-oriented culture focused on collaboration and shared success

Key Responsibilities
• Prepare accurate cost estimates for commercial and industrial painting projects, including labor, materials, production rates, schedules, and project requirements
• Perform detailed takeoffs, review blueprints, and analyze specifications, drawings, and scope documents
• Apply knowledge of surface preparation methods, coatings, finishes, and application techniques
• Develop complete bid packages, proposals, and scope clarifications
• Attend job walks and site visits to gather project data and verify existing conditions
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, vendors, and field teams to resolve questions and validate project details
• Ensure all estimates comply with company standards, safety practices, and applicable regulations
• Support process improvements and assist with training or mentoring junior team members as needed

• Minimum 3+ years of experience estimating commercial or industrial painting projects
• Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the U.S. (E-Verify eligible)
• Valid California driver’s license
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical examination
• Strong skills in blueprint reading, painting takeoffs, surface prep and coating systems, labor & material pricing, bid and proposal preparation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and organizational skills
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across departments

Ideal Candidate
• Experienced in commercial/industrial coatings, production rates, and job walk evaluations
• Committed to accuracy, organization, and high-quality work
• Motivated, reliable, and eager to grow within the construction industry
• Interested in long-term career development and future leadership opportunities
• Values teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement