About Renovia
Renovia is a national leader in commercial construction, specializing in coatings, waterproofing, and concrete repairs. We are committed to building long-term relationships with our customers through a serve-first mindset, ensuring that every project is defined by trust, professionalism, and quality execution.
Our mission extends beyond painting—we aim to be a light in our communities, providing a lasting, positive impact where we live and work.
Renovia has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and continues to expand across the East Coast
Company Culture
At Renovia, we embody three core traits:
- Humble: Share credit, emphasize team success, and define achievement collectively.
- Hungry: Constantly seek to improve, learn, and take initiative every day.
- People Smart: Communicate with awareness, listen intently, and adapt effectively to every situation.
We also live by our core values:
- Kaizen: Continuous improvement in leadership, teamwork, and service.
- Serve First: Humility and empathy guide every interaction.
- Uncompromised Character: Reliability, transparency, and follow-through in every commitment.
Position Overview
The Estimator is responsible for acquiring and capturing all project details from measurements and timelines to labor and materials to develop a comprehensive project proposal. Both accuracy and speed are essential for success in this role when preparing and presenting the project scope. Communication and sharing the rationale and specifics behind the proposal providing education and guidance to the team to build knowledge, capabilities, and confidence.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor opportunities and scope of work in Salesforce to identify projects to complete
- Prepare estimates for assigned projects
- Use on-line resources, such as Google Earth, to analyze the overall project and plan for site visits to gather specific information/data
- Review pricing options to determine total costs of labor, materials, and equipment, comparing to historical data to ensure costs are appropriate
- Communicate and collaborate with internal team members and external vendors to align on details of project prior to presenting the proposal
- Identify opportunities where additional services can/should be offered and share with project stakeholders
- Follow established processes, including completing spreadsheets, scope of work, and virtual project take-offs
Success Factors
Collaborative Communication:
- Communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely.
- Practice active listening, transparency, and adaptability in all interactions.
Decision-Making & Problem-Solving:
- Gather and evaluate data to make informed, timely decisions.
- Anticipate challenges and implement proactive solutions.
- Balance speed, accuracy, and strategic foresight.
Customer Focus:
- Offer customized solutions that align with the specific goals and preferences of each customer
- Deliver accurate and competitive estimates that meet or exceed customer expectations
- Identify opportunities to add value to the project through cost-saving measures, improving efficiencies, and/or providing enhancement options
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
- 3 years experience in the paint or construction industry
- commercial estimating for coatings, waterproofing, or restoration.
- Hands-on experience with complex data research activities
- Experience with web-based project management software
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities, with the capacity to interact effectively with internal team members and external customers
- Proficient with Microsoft suite, especially Excel
- Available for weekly travel with overnights (approximately 30 – 40 %)
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Bonus
- Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) with company match
- Vehicle: Company vehicle or reimbursement available
Measures of Success
- Accurately account for all costs associated to complete the project within 5%
- Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Collaborate with internal team to achieve KPIs for estimate due date and time in estimating
- Identify efficiencies and improvements on completed work to determine best practices to apply on future projects
Career Growth
This role offers strong potential for advancement into Operations Management or General Management roles, aligning with Renovia’s ongoing growth in the region.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
