Our Careers
Our Careers
Respect and Dedication
Gibson Painting is in business for the long haul. The proof? Five generations of our family have been in the painting business. A critical and valued part of the Gibson family is our team of painting and construction professionals, many of whom have worked with us for many years. Our people stay with us because we respect their work, recognize them as valuable members of our company, and reward their efforts.
Careers and Skills
Job Positions at Gibson
Painting
We deliver full-service commercial painting with a focus on quality, efficiency, and safety-first workmanship. Our painters handle surface prep, brushing, rolling, spraying, drywall repair, and durable coatings for offices, schools, healthcare facilities, warehouses, and new construction. We take pride in working safely, doing the job right, and delivering results our clients can rely on.
• Interior and Exterior Painting
• Spray Booth Painting
• Cabinet Painting and Staining
• Drywall Finishing
• Power Washing
• Caulking
Carpentry
Our teams deliver safety-first, high-quality commercial carpentry. We specialize in steel stud framing, drop ceilings, doors and hardware, general improvements, and custom trim work for offices, schools, healthcare facilities, warehouses, and new builds. We take pride in craftsmanship, problem-solving, and delivering results our clients trust.
• Carpentry
• Carpentry Repairs
• Framing
• Buildouts
• Custom Woodworking
Administration
Our support and administrative team drives the organization forward with dependable, detail-focused, and safety-minded service. From scheduling and project coordination to HR, finance, and client support, we keep operations aligned and teams equipped to deliver exceptional results. We take pride in being the backbone of every successful project.
• Project Leadership Experience
• Staff and client alignment
• Expectation-setting for clients
Benefits + Perks
Our Benefits Include:
Competitive Pay Structure
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off & Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
Professional Training & Certification Support
Company Tools & Equipment Provided
Career Growth Pathways
Reliable Year-Round Work
Team-Focused Work Environment
Employee Recognition Program
Available Positions
Gibson Painting + Construction Group – Lafayette, IN
Position Overview
We’re seeking a Residential Construction Manager to manage home remodeling and construction projects from sales to project closeout. This role is ideal for someone experienced in construction sales, residential estimating, and project management who wants full ownership of their projects.
Key Responsibilities
Residential Construction Sales
- Proactively identify and pursue new opportunities with homeowners
- Meet with homeowners and provide consultations for residential remodeling and construction services
- Develop and nurture long-term relationships with homeowners
- Overcome objections and position our premium process and premium results effectively
- Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets
Estimating
- Prepare detailed estimates for all projects you generate and qualify
- Perform site measurements and develop a comprehensive scope of work
- Calculate material, labor, and equipment costs with precision
- Maintain desired profit margins through accurate estimating
- Manage multiple estimates simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- Present estimates and proposals professionally to homeowners
- Address questions and clarifications during the bidding process
Project Management
- Partner with our scheduling team to establish a start date and schedule crews, contractors, materials, and inspections
- Ensure the project milestones are being completed on time and in budget
- Review any change orders with clients and manage clients expectations
- Conduct post-project follow-ups to strengthen relationships and identify future opportunities
- Seek referrals and repeat business from satisfied clients
Market Intelligence
- Stay current on central Indiana construction market trends and opportunities
- Monitor competitive landscape and pricing dynamics
- Identify opportunities to improve sales processes and estimating accuracy
- Provide feedback on market conditions, client needs, and competitive positioning
Qualifications
Required
- 3+ years of combined experience in construction estimating and project management
- Proven track record of managing construction projects from sales to closeout
- Strong understanding of residential construction projects and methods
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage your own pipeline
- Ability to manage multiple opportunities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
- Established relationships within the community
- Familiarity with Procore and Hubspot or similar software
What We Offer
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Collaborative team environment
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Support from an experienced sales and operations team to ensure client satisfaction
Gibson Painting + Construction Group – Indianapolis, IN
Position Overview
We’re seeking a dynamic Sales Estimator to join our growing team in Indianapolis. This dualrole position combines business development and technical estimating expertise—you’ll be responsible for generating new business opportunities, building relationships with general contractors and building owners, and preparing accurate estimates for the projects you bring in. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable prospecting for new business, presenting our capabilities to decision-makers, and performing detailed quantity takeoffs and cost analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales
- Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities with general contractors, building owners, and campuses throughout central Indiana
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified prospects and opportunities
- Conduct outreach through networking, cold calling, referrals, and industry events
- Attend site visits to understand client needs and project requirements
- Develop and nurture long-term relationships with general contractors to become their trusted painting partner
- Overcome objections and position our premium process and premium results effectively
- Negotiate contracts and close new business
- Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets
Estimating & Bidding
- Prepare detailed estimates for all projects you generate and qualify
- Review project plans, specifications, and scope of work to develop comprehensive bids
- Perform accurate takeoffs for commercial painting projects
- Calculate material, labor, and equipment costs with precision
- Prepare competitive bid proposals that reflect our premium capabilities
- Manage multiple estimates simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
- Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and walkthroughs
- Present estimates and proposals professionally to clients
- Address questions and clarifications during the bidding process
Project Transition & Account Management
- Transition awarded projects to operations teams with detailed scope documentation
- Communicate project specifications, schedules, and special requirements clearly
- Collaborate with project managers to ensure client satisfaction and project success
- Conduct post-project follow-ups to strengthen relationships and identify future opportunities
- Seek referrals and repeat business from satisfied clients
Market Intelligence
- Stay current on central Indiana construction market trends and opportunities
- Monitor competitive landscape and pricing dynamics
- Identify opportunities to improve sales processes and estimating accuracy
- Provide feedback on market conditions, client needs, and competitive positioning
Qualifications
Required
- 3+ years of combined experience in sales and estimating, preferably in painting or related trades
- Proven track record of business development and meeting sales targets
- Strong understanding of painting methods, materials, and application techniques
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and technical documents
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage your own pipeline
- Ability to manage multiple opportunities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
- Established relationships with general contractors in central Indiana
- Knowledge of the Indianapolis commercial construction market
- Familiarity with Procore and Hubspot or similar software
What We Offer
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Collaborative team environment
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Exposure to diverse commercial projects across central Indiana
- Support from an experienced sales and operations team to ensure client satisfaction
Gibson Painting + Construction Group – Indianapolis, IN or Lafayette, IN
Position Overview
We’re seeking a strong, hands-on Head of Estimating to lead our estimating team. This leadership role owns the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of our bids—while optimizing the systems, team, and standards that protect margin and support strategic growth. You’ll partner closely with Sales, Operations, and Finance to set bid strategy, drive disciplined go/no-go decisions, and ensure every estimate includes clear scope, assumptions, and a clean handoff to the project team. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable leading people and process, diving into complex estimates when needed, and using data (estimate vs. actuals, win/loss, production rates) to improve how we estimate.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Bidding
- Oversee the estimating pipeline, prioritization, and resource allocation to ensure on-time bid submissions
- Optimize estimating workflows, templates, and quality controls
- Review project plans, specifications, and scope of work to ensure bids are complete, accurate, and aligned with requirements
- Establish and maintain estimating standards (templates, assumptions, exclusions, takeoff methods, and quality control)
- Support complex or high-priority estimates directly as needed
- Ensure pricing reflects true cost, risk, and desired profitability
- Partner with sales and operations to ensure the go/no-go criteria are clearly defined
Project Transition & Operational Alignment
- Transition awarded projects to operations teams with detailed scope documentation
- Communicate project specifications, schedules, and special requirements clearly
- Collaborate with project managers to ensure client satisfaction and project success
- Partner with operations to reduce scope gaps, rework, and change-order leakage
- Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, walkthroughs, and internal hand-off meetings as needed
Market Intelligence
- Stay current on central Indiana construction market trends and opportunities
- Monitor competitive landscape and pricing dynamics
- Identify opportunities to improve sales processes and estimating accuracy
- Provide feedback on market conditions, client needs, and competitive positioning
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop estimators and estimating support staff
- Set clear expectations, KPI’s, and accountability rhythms (pipeline reviews, bid reviews, and post-mortems)
Qualifications
Required
- 7+ years of construction and estimating experience, including leadership responsibility
- Proven ability to lead a team, set standards, and deliver accurate bids under deadlines
- Strong understanding of construction documents and scope development
- Established relationships with general contractors in central Indiana
Preferred
- Established network of relationships with general contractors in central Indiana
- Knowledge of Indianapolis commercial construction market
- Familiarity with Procore or similar estimating software
- Experience building playbooks, templates, and training programs
What We Offer
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Collaborative team environment
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Exposure to diverse commercial and residential projects across central Indiana
- Support from an experienced operations team to ensure client satisfaction
Apply Today
If you take pride in your work and want to be part of a growing company, we encourage you to apply to Gibson Painting and Construction Group. We look forward to hearing from you.
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