Senior Estimator – Industrial Construction (Coatings & Preservation)

Job Title: Senior Estimator – Industrial Construction (Coatings & Preservation)
Employment Type: Full-time, remote
Compensation: $3,000–$4,500 USD per month, depending on experience and specialization
Location: LATAM

About the Company
Our client is a specialized industrial construction and preservation contractor delivering high-performance coating, structural painting, and corrosion protection solutions for critical infrastructure across the United States. The company supports complex projects in industrial, infrastructure, environmental, and specialty sectors, with expertise spanning tank rehabilitation, steel preservation, fireproofing, and protective coating systems.

Known for its strong safety culture and technical excellence, the organization partners with public and private sector clients to extend the lifespan of critical assets while ensuring compliance with rigorous industry standards.

About the Role
We are seeking a Mid-to-Senior Estimator with proven expertise in industrial coatings, structural painting, and infrastructure preservation to support US operations remotely. This is a specialized role focused on estimating projects involving tank rehabilitation, protective coatings, and steel preservation—not general construction.
You will own the full estimating lifecycle, from reviewing plans and performing takeoffs to developing pricing strategies and preparing bid packages, while collaborating with a remote US-based estimating team.

Key Responsibilities
Manage the complete estimating process for industrial coatings and structural painting projects

Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for preservation, rehabilitation, and protective coating work

Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements

Perform quantity takeoffs and analyze labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and production costs

Develop estimates for projects involving:
Water tanks

Oil and fuel tanks

Ground storage tanks

Elevated storage tanks

Steel coating and preservation systems

Prepare bid packages, pricing recommendations, and proposal support documentation

Collaborate remotely with internal estimating teams and project stakeholders

Support project handoff activities as needed to ensure a smooth transition from estimating to operations

Maintain organized estimate files, assumptions, and supporting documentation

Required Qualifications

5+ years of estimating experience within industrial construction environments

Demonstrated experience estimating structural painting and industrial coatings projects

Proven expertise with:
Tank rehabilitation

Water storage infrastructure

Oil and fuel tank projects

Steel preservation and protective coating systems

Experience owning estimates from initial review through final pricing submission

Familiarity with US construction standards, specifications, and workflows

Experience collaborating remotely with US-based teams

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications
Experience estimating projects within the Florida market

Background in bridge preservation or steel rehabilitation projects

Familiarity with protective coating systems and industrial preservation methods

Experience with elevated and ground storage tank projects

Preferred Software Experience
On-Screen Takeoff

PlanSwift

Togal.AI

Bluebeam

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Important Note
This role requires specialized industry expertise. Candidates with primarily residential or general commercial estimating backgrounds, without industrial coatings or preservation experience, will not be considered.