Job Title: Estimator / Project Manager, Commercial & Residential

Pay: $60,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

About Us

We're an established Morris County, NJ contractor that built its reputation on quality painting work. Over the past several years we've grown well beyond that. Today we deliver a full menu of building services, and we're actively expanding our footprint in the commercial market. We're a company in growth mode, and we're looking for people who want to grow with us.

The Role

We're looking for an Estimator/Project Manager who can price work accurately, sell it confidently, and then run it profitably. You'll own projects end to end, from blueprint review and takeoff through subcontractor selection, scheduling, and final punch list. If you know your production rates cold and can build a subcontractor bench you trust, we want to talk.

What You'll Do

Review blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to scope work accurately and identify material requirements
Perform site walkthroughs and takeoffs, and build detailed estimates using production rate-based estimating across our full range of services
Prepare complete cost proposals covering labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor pricing, priced to win and priced to profit
Develop and defend project budgets; track costs against estimate, control expenses, and protect margin
Recruit, vet, onboard, and manage subcontractors: negotiate pricing, verify insurance and licensing, and hold crews to our standards
Negotiate favorable pricing and terms with suppliers and vendors
Build new commercial business through networking, bidding, and relationship development with GCs, property managers, and facility owners
Present proposals and negotiate contracts
Schedule and supervise in-house crews and subs across multiple concurrent projects
Manage scope and cost changes in the field, and write and process change orders promptly
Maintain accurate documentation: contracts, change orders, COIs, daily reports, and financial records
Serve as the client's point of contact from sale through closeout, communicating clearly on scope, schedule, and cost implications

What You Bring

3+ years in estimating and/or project management in painting, construction, or the trades
Working command of production rate estimating. You can build a number from scratch and explain how you got there
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
Demonstrated experience sourcing, pricing, and managing subcontractors
Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable pricing from subs and vendors
Hands-on jobsite experience. You understand how work actually gets built, not just how it gets priced
Strong quantitative skills and high attention to detail
Ability to juggle multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities without dropping any of them
Excellent communication skills with clients, crews, and subs alike
Familiarity with industry regulations, insurance requirements, and jobsite safety standards
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel), plus estimating, project management, and CRM software; experience with Bluebeam a plus
Commercial construction experience is a strong plus
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Why Join Us

Competitive base plus commission. Top performers earn accordingly
A growing company with an expanding service offering and an expanding market
Real path to advancement as we scale
Autonomy and ownership over your projects

Pay: $60,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off
Parental leave

Application Question(s):

Walk me through how you would estimate labor for painting 20,000 square feet of previously painted commercial drywall, two coats. What production rate would you use, and where does that number come from?
Describe a job where your estimate came in materially wrong. What caused it, and what did you change afterward?
What are your compensation expectations, and what portion of your current or most recent income came from commission?

Experience:

Construction Estimating/Project Management: 3 years (Required)

Language:

English and Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Morris County, NJ (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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