Chief Estimator Job at Smart Work Network, LLC, Dallas, TX

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  • Smart Work Network, LLC
  • Dallas, TX

Job Description

Chief Coatings Estimator

Join our client, as a Lead Estimator in a fast-growth industrial painting and coatings company, with a great culture. Salary is negotiable based on candidate experience.  Remote !   We are seeking numbers-focused technical professionals who have coatings estimating experience.

Lead Coatings Estimator Job Responsibilities:

Estimate Development

●Prepare accurate cost estimates based on blueprints, field measurements, and specs

● Perform digital takeoffs for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontracted work

● Use standardized proposal templates to clearly document scope and pricing

● Ensure timely completion of proposals based on priority and deadlines

● Apply production rates, safety factors, and contingencies appropriate to project type

Sales Team Collaboration

● Partner with Business Developers to review project details and tailor proposals

● Help qualify leads by reviewing bid requests and determining project fit

● Provide technical input on scope and feasibility during sales strategy discussions

● Maintain bid logs and update proposal tracking tools regularly

Site Review Support

● Participate in job site visits with the Lead Estimator or Business Developers when needed

● Document job site conditions: access, dimensions, photos/videos, and risk factors

● Input lessons learned into estimating templates based on post-job reviews

Leadership

● Provide guidance and mentorship to junior estimator

● Establish and enforce standardized best practices across the estimating team to drive consistency and quality in all project bids.

Desired Experience:

  • 5+ years Estimating for large industrial or construction projects (painting or coatings in the manufacturing space is required)
  • Full understanding of complex industrial blueprint drawings, specs, and field data
  • Strong background in developing, implementing, and improving estimating processes and procedures.
  • Experience leading, mentoring, and developing a team of estimators or project staff.
  • Understanding of digital on-screen takeoff and Microsoft Excel
  • Preferred experience using Pro-contractor MX, Stack Takeoff, iSqFt, Bluebeam or some estimating software
  • Strong people and communication skills
  • Ability to work in multiple applications simultaneously
  • Advanced in mathematics

Desired Traits:

  • Innate Desire to Learn, High Drive, and High Integrity
  • Strong sense of urgency
  • Great communication, organization and time management skills
  • Adaptable, flexible

What’s In It For You?

  • Team-oriented, high-integrity culture and environment where people are valued and treated with respect
  • Great Career Growth Potential
  • Competitive Compensation

Job Tags

For contractors, Flexible hours,

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