Job Description
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Elite Sandblasting & Painting is seeking an experienced Commercial Painting Estimator / Assistant Project Manager to join our team.
This is a full-time office and field position supporting commercial and government painting/coatings projects. We are looking for someone who can handle estimating and takeoffs while also assisting with project management, billing, documentation, and field coordination.
Responsibilities:
Perform commercial painting and coatings takeoffs from plans and specifications
Prepare estimates, proposals, scope reviews, and bid packages
Review Division 09 specifications, finish schedules, drawings, and addenda
Prepare and track change orders
Prepare monthly payment applications and Schedule of Values updates
Track retainage, billing, outstanding payments, and project financial documentation
Prepare and maintain RFIs, submittals, product data, and closeout documents
Assist with certified payroll and prevailing-wage documentation
Coordinate with General Contractors, Project Managers, Superintendents, vendors, and field crews
Attend jobsite walks, preconstruction meetings, and project meetings
Monitor job progress and document additional/out-of-scope work
Assist with manpower, scheduling, material procurement, and project closeout
Requirements:
Commercial construction estimating and/or project management experience
Commercial painting/coatings experience strongly preferred
OSHA 30 Construction certification
Ability to read construction drawings and specifications
Experience with digital takeoff software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, STACK, or OST
Experience with payment applications, Schedule of Values, change orders, RFIs, and submittals
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
Ability to work both in the office and on active construction sites
Must be able to successfully complete required employment background screening and satisfy applicable government/project site-access requirements
Strong communication and organizational skills
Highly Preferred:
Government/federal construction experience
Certified payroll experience
Davis-Bacon/prevailing-wage knowledge
Commercial painting, industrial coatings, sandblasting, or waterproofing experience
Experience working directly with General Contractors
Familiarity with AIA-style payment applications
Experience managing multiple commercial projects simultaneously
Compensation:
Target Salary: $70,000 $90,000 per year, depending on commercial painting, estimating, project management, and government-contracting experience.
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Office & Field Jacksonville, Florida
We are looking for someone who can become a key part of our operation, not simply perform takeoffs. The right candidate should be comfortable moving between estimating, project administration, billing, and field coordination.
License/Certification:
OSHA 30 Construction Certification (Required)
Drivers License (Required)
Work Location: In person