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Lead Estimator

Lead Estimator

Smart Work Network, LLCPlano, Texas, United States
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Lead Industrial 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.  Must live in Texas!   We are seeking customer-focused technical professionals who have estimating experience and leading a team.

Lead 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 coating is a plus)
  • 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
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