Coatings Estimator in Chicago

Date Posted: Friday, November 21, 2025

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Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally?  Are you a motivated individual that is always up for a challenge?  Are you looking for a rewarding self-fulfilling career with a locally owned company?

Are you a BIG IDEA, OUT OF THE BOX THINKER?  If yes, I want to hear from you!

Who we are: A locally owned commercial coatings contractor that has been in business for over 10 years. We provide a full range of diverse projects including industrial, commercial, and municipal sectors.

We strive to be legendary in the things that matter most!

We are seeking an Estimator to effectively identify market to and manage prospects. 

The Estimator is responsible for generating new business and maintaining existing relationships and builds market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships.

The position purpose is to lead efforts and assist the company in growing our footprint, and gaining market share.

Position Requires

  • -5+ years experience of estimating experience 
  • -Managing projects ranging from 50k to 700k from preconstruction to close out 
  • -Responsible for performing document reviews, quantity takeoffs, and delivering competitive pricing for General Contractors
  • -Providing Value Engineering suggestions to the client with the goal of optimizing the design and reducing costs
  • -Reviewing and negotiating contracts and pricing
  • -Preparing and reviewing project submittals
  • -Pricing and negotiating change orders
  • -Managing timelines and balancing client demands to deliver projects on-time
  • -Monitoring project costs and updating P&Ls
  • -Attend subcontractor coordination meetings with clients/GCS to ensure quality installation and proper sequencing

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS:

  • Industry leading compensation depending on experience
  • Lucrative bonus and benefits package
  • Tight-knit, family-oriented company culture

 

APPLY TODAY! Tomorrow may be too late!

 

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated person They are a rapidly growing company that stands out in the industry. They are the top-recommended company that has won awards for Green Business. and LEED Platinum Certifications. They are looking to expand their team with like-minded individuals.

 

If you are not sure whether you are fit or not for this position, please call me to discuss as we have other opportunities available.

 

My name is Amonique Strehle and I place professionals at all levels across the country. To confidentially discuss the next step in your career, I encourage you to contact me at 605-277-1094 or via email at Amonique.Strehle@gogpac.com

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.