Boutique Recruiting · 2 days ago
Senior Painting Estimator, Senior Painting Estimator
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expBoutique Recruiting is a Seattle-based family-owned construction leader hiring a Senior Painting Estimator to run preconstruction for its commercial painting division. The role involves leading painting estimates, mentoring junior estimators, and ensuring the delivery of profitable projects in the Seattle market.
EmploymentRecruitingStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Lead all painting estimates for projects ranging from K to M
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings, specs, and addenda
Analyze scopes, identify gaps, and assess risk before bids go out
Build bid strategies with company leadership
Solicit, compare, and level supplier and subcontractor pricing
Value-engineer projects and provide alternate pricing when needed
Maintain cost history, bid logs, and estimating databases
Manage awarded projects from preconstruction through closeout
Handle submittals, material orders, change orders, and billing support
Visit job sites and resolve field issues with the Paint Superintendent
Mentor and develop two junior estimators
Qualification
Required
7+ years estimating commercial painting projects
Experience bidding projects from K to M
Deep knowledge of coatings, surface prep, production rates, and systems
Proficiency in BuzzBid, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, or similar tools
Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills
Experience with negotiated and hard-bid work
Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines
Experience leading or mentoring junior staff
Working knowledge of project management
Professional, reliable, and proactive work style
Benefits
Annual bonuses
Company truck provided
Medical, dental, and vision 90% covered for employee and dependents
PTO that grows with tenure + 8 paid holidays
15% of salary into retirement via SEP plan when profitable
Clear growth path into Head of Estimating or Chief Estimator
A company with a 19-year average tenure and true family culture
Company
Boutique Recruiting
Boutique Recruiting provides staffing, employment, temporary and permanent recruiting services for the accounting and finance sectors.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Innesa Burrola
CEO and President
Leonel J. Burrola
Chief Financial Officer
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