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Paint Estimator
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Posted on: Nov 04, 2026
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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Onsite
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Full-time
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Job Title :
Paint Estimator
Job Type :
Full-Time
Job Location :
Saint Paul Minnesota United States
Remote :
No
Job Description :
Job Description
We're looking for an Estimator to support our Minnesota Paint business. This position is responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and complete estimates for commercial painting and coatings projects.
- Review plans, site visits to get measurements & quantities, take pictures, specifications, schedules, bid invitations, and project requirements.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for painting, coatings, surface preparation, and related scopes.
- Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect project costs.
- Build competitive estimates that support project profitability.
- Identify scope gaps, risks, exclusions, and clarification needs before proposals are released.
- Document assumptions and alternates clearly.
- Review estimates for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with bid requirements.
- Ensure bids are complete and delivered on time.
- Develop clear scopes for subcontractor and vendor pricing.
- Request and evaluate quotes.
- Compare pricing on a consistent scope.
- Resolve missing coverage or pricing discrepancies before finalizing an estimate.
- Provide an organized handoff when projects are awarded.
- Communicate scope, pricing, assumptions, exclusions, and identified project risks.
- Provide the documentation Operations needs to successfully take the project from estimate to execution.
- Partner with Sales and Operations to evaluate estimating results.
- Participate in win/loss reviews and use feedback to improve future estimates.
- Look for opportunities to improve estimating accuracy, consistency, responsiveness, and follow-through.
- Produce complete and accurate estimates.
- Document site visit with photos
- Submit bids on time.
- Maintain appropriate subcontractor and vendor coverage.
- Identify scope gaps and risks before proposals are released.
- Build competitive estimates that support healthy project margins.
- Provide Operations with complete, organized award handoffs.
- Learn from bid results and continuously improve estimating practices.
- 3-5 years of commercial construction estimating experience; commercial painting or coatings experience is strongly preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
- Experience performing quantity takeoffs and building detailed project estimates.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Solid analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly with internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, and customers.
- A collaborative mindset and strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
- Competitive base salary
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Bonus opportunities (if applicable)
- 401(k) and retirement savings opportunities
- Paid time off and holidays
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
Compensation details: 70000-85000 Hourly Wage
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Position Details
Posted:
Nov 04, 2026
Reference Number:
99f6c1aebd2b1674
Employment:
Full-time
City:
Saint Paul
Job Origin:
ziprecruiter
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