About the role
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
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.