Estimator

The bid is where the money is made. You've always known that. I'm conducting a confidential search for a global construction and industrial services company with a major North American footprint. This role is in their coatings division — a high-performing, high-margin business unit focused on water/wastewater treatment, tanks, structural steel, government facilities, and municipal infrastructure. If you've built your career winning complex industrial coating work, this is where you grow next. Why You'll Want This Role • $100K–$140K base plus spot bonuses tied to project wins • Hybrid schedule: start 5 days onsite, then go hybrid — easy commute to the job location in Murrieta from Temecula, Menifee, Fallbrook, Perris, Sun City, Canyon Lake, Hemet, Winchester, Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, Oceanside, Riverside, Corona, or north San Diego County • Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a generous company-matched 401(k) • Long-term growth: real tools, training, and a defined path forward — not a revolving door Who You Are • You have 5+ years of estimating experience and treat every bid like a business case, not just a takeoff. You've personally driven revenue growth and know how to win work, not just price it • Proven expertise in commercial and industrial coatings, surface preparation, and industrial estimating • Proficient with takeoff tools like PlanSwift and OnScreen Takeoff (OST), or similar like Bluebeam. • SSPC, NACE/AMPP, or OSHA certifications are a plus • Nice to have but not required: AutoCAD, Salesforce Apply now! Build accurate, competitive cost estimates for complex industrial coating and painting projects spanning water/wastewater treatment, tanks, structural steel, bridges, government facilities, and municipal infrastructure • Run site evaluations, quantify labor and materials, and review project specifications • Solicit and negotiate pricing with subcontractors and suppliers to build winning, profitable bids • Work directly with PMs, sales, and operations to make sure bids are compliant and profitable once executed • Solve problems independently — bring new thinking to access and coating challenges, not just the standard playbook