Commercial Painting Estimator

Trueline is seeking a Commercial Painting Estimator to join their team in Charlotte, NC. This is an immediate, full-time opportunity for a driven estimator who can produce precise proposals, manage pre-construction communications, and support a collaborative operations team. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality work in a team-first, family-oriented culture, this could be the role for you.

What You'll Do As the Commercial Painting Estimator:

• Generate accurate, timely cost estimates for commercial painting and coating projects
• Conduct on-site visits to evaluate project requirements, confirm scope, and gather necessary details
• Interpret specifications, drawings, and bid documents to prepare detailed proposals
• Assist project managers with pre-construction meetings, submittals, and schedules
• Maintain active communication with potential clients and follow up on outstanding bids
• Build and nurture client relationships to ensure repeat business and referral opportunities
• Stay current on market trends, material pricing, and competitive benchmarks

Must-Haves as the Commercial Painting Estimator:

• 5+ years of professional experience in commercial painting estimation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and OneDrive
• Strong budgeting and calculation skills, with high attention to detail
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, and contracts
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple estimates simultaneously
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to job sites in the Charlotte area

Nice-To-Haves as the Commercial Painting Estimator:

• Established relationships, contacts, and business in the Charlotte, NC area
• Previous involvement in pre-construction meetings and proposal follow-ups
• Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field

This Role Offers:

• Performance-based bonuses tied to results
• Paid medical and dental coverage, paid time off, and holidays
• 401(k) plan and optional life insurance
• A stable, team-oriented work environment where collaboration is key
• Clear growth opportunities in a company where no one has left since 2020

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We want smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. The more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be.