Lead Estimator / Preconstruction Manager

Lead Estimator / Preconstruction Manager – Scale Division 09 Commercial Operations for Integrity Finishes Inc

Job Overview

• Company: Integrity Finishes, Inc.
• Salary/Pay Rate: 100,000–130,000 annually, plus performance-based incentive opportunities.
• Location: Marietta, GA (Onsite).
• Employment Type: Full-Time.
• Project Scope: Commercial Painting & Wallcovering (Division 09).

The Opportunity

Integrity Finishes is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager / Lead Estimator to lead our estimating operations and help develop our growing preconstruction department.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who brings a strong combination of technical estimating expertise, team leadership, and business development ability.

You will oversee estimating production, personally lead larger, complex, and strategically important bids, and develop the people and processes needed to support continued growth. You will also play an active role in building general contractor relationships, pursuing negotiated opportunities, and securing profitable work.

Working closely with company leadership, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our preconstruction department while contributing directly to Integrity's growth and long-term success.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead Estimating Operations: Oversee estimating production, manage bid assignments and priorities, coordinate deadlines, and maintain accountability for accurate, timely proposals.
• Manage Strategic Estimates: Personally prepare and lead estimates for larger, complex, and strategically important commercial painting and wallcovering projects, including quantity takeoffs, material pricing, labor production, subcontractor pricing, and scope review.
• Develop Business Opportunities: Build and maintain relationships with general contractors, owners, and industry partners. Actively pursue new bidding opportunities, negotiated work, and repeat business.
• Drive Bid Strategy and Conversion: Participate in bid qualification, scope reviews, value engineering, proposal negotiations, and proactive bid follow-up to improve profitable award conversion.
• Build Department Processes: Establish and improve estimating standards, takeoff procedures, proposal templates, bid review processes, and pipeline management to support consistency and scalability.
• Lead and Develop the Team: Mentor, train, and develop estimators while establishing clear expectations, reviewing work quality, and building department capacity.
• Coordinate Project Turnover: Partner with project management and field operations to ensure accurate transfer of project scope, budgets, assumptions, exclusions, and scheduling requirements.
• Support Strategic Growth: Work with executive leadership to evaluate bidding opportunities, monitor estimating performance, and align preconstruction efforts with company growth objectives.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of commercial estimating experience, with a strong focus on Division 09 painting and wallcovering systems.
• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, training, or developing estimating personnel. Formal management title not required.
• Proven ability to independently prepare complete commercial painting and wallcovering estimates from architectural drawings, specifications, and finish schedules.
• Proficiency in performing digital quantity takeoffs using PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff (OST), or equivalent software, with the ability to independently develop accurate quantities and translate them into complete, competitively priced proposals.
• Strong understanding of commercial coating systems, wallcovering, labor production, material costs, subcontractor pricing, and project conditions.
• Demonstrated experience developing general contractor relationships, participating in bid negotiations, and contributing to awarded work.
• Ability to manage multiple estimating priorities while maintaining accuracy, accountability, and deadlines.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Experience leading or contributing to the development of an estimating or preconstruction department within a commercial subcontracting company.
• Established relationships with commercial general contractors and experience securing negotiated or repeat work.
• Experience implementing estimating standards, quality-control processes, and performance metrics.
• Experience with PlanSwift for digital takeoffs, Knowify for job costing and proposal development, and BuildingConnected or similar platforms for bid opportunity management.
• Field operations or project management experience within commercial painting and wallcovering.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary of 100,000–130,000, based on qualifications and experience.
• Eligibility for a performance-based incentive program.
• Company-paid employee dental and vision insurance, with dependent coverage available at the employee's expense.
• Optional life and disability insurance available through Aflac.
• Two weeks of paid time off.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

About Us

Integrity Finishes, Inc. is a commercial painting and wallcovering contractor serving general contractors and commercial clients across a diverse range of projects.

We believe strong results come from clear processes, accountability, communication, and teamwork. Our approach combines technical expertise with a commitment to building lasting customer relationships and continuously improving how we operate.

As we continue to grow, we're investing in the people, leadership, and systems that will allow us to deliver a consistent Integrity Experience for our customers and our team.

Learn more at https://www.integrityfinishesinc.com/.

Integrity Finishes Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.