Senior Commercial Paint Estimator/Project Manager

Company Description

San Diego Paint Pros has been a trusted commercial painting contractor in San Diego and Southern California since 2011. As a locally owned company, we are committed to combining the expertise of a large organization with a client-first approach. We specialize in a wide range of commercial painting services, handling both large-scale projects and smaller jobs with equal attention to detail and quality. Our team is known for delivering unmatched results, backed by industry certifications and a dedication to excellence.

Role Description

San Diego Paint Pros is seeking a Senior Estimator / Project Manager to support the growth of our commercial painting operations across San Diego County.

This role is responsible for identifying opportunities, developing accurate project scopes and estimates, supporting the sales process, and managing projects through completion to ensure strong profitability and client satisfaction.

This is a key growth position within the company and will directly impact revenue, estimating quality, and long-term client relationships.

• Build relationships with:
• property managers
• HOAs / COAs
• commercial property owners
• general contractors
• Identify project opportunities through:
• site visits
• referrals
• networking
• Conduct outreach and follow-up to generate walkthroughs and proposals
• Maintain and manage a personal pipeline of opportunities

• Perform site walkthroughs and field measurements
• Evaluate:
• surface conditions
• preparation requirements
• access challenges (lifts, scaffolding, etc.)
• Develop detailed scopes of work and proposals
• Prepare accurate estimates using company systems
• Coordinate with internal estimating team as needed
• Participate in pricing discussions and bid strategy

• Manage projects they estimate (primarily small-to-mid-size projects)
• Lead project kickoff with field leadership
• Monitor:
• labor performance
• production progress
• schedule
• Maintain consistent client communication
• Price and manage change orders
• Ensure projects meet or exceed target margins

• Provide feedback to improve:
• production rates
• estimating assumptions
• scope clarity
• Support refinement of estimating processes and systems
• Assist in strengthening estimating consistency across the team

• Target: $1.5M – $3M annually

• Target: 35–40% on managed projects

• Labor variance within ±5–10%

• Target: 75% approval rate

• Maintain an active pipeline of $500K–$1M

• 5 years in commercial painting estimating or project management
• Experience estimating projects based on:
• field walkthroughs
• plans and specifications
• Strong understanding of:
• coating systems
• surface preparation
• access and production methods
• Experience managing projects after award

• Comfortable conducting site walks and interacting with clients
• Strong scope writing and proposal development ability
• Ability to balance estimating, client interaction, and project management
• Organized and accountable with follow-up and communication

• Multifamily, commercial building, or institutional projects
• Experience working with property managers or facility teams
• Prevailing wage or public work exposure
• Familiarity with:
• Procore
• estimating software (PlanSwift, Bluebeam, etc.)