Birmingham, AL

Estimator: Paint and Drywall

The Organization

Our client is a rapidly growing woman-owned and minority-owned commercial contractor specializing in drywall, paint, insulation, and commercial construction services throughout Alabama.

The Role

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate estimates, quantity takeoffs, change orders, and bid packages for commercial drywall, paint, and related construction projects. This individual will work closely with ownership and project management while helping improve estimating processes and support future growth within the department.

Core Responsibilities

• Estimate Preparation: Prepare detailed estimates for commercial construction projects
• Document Review: Review plans, specifications, and bid documents
• Quantity Takeoffs: Perform quantity takeoffs and material pricing
• Change Orders: Prepare and manage change orders
• Procurement Support: Support purchasing and procurement activities
• Team Coordination: Coordinate with project management and operations teams
• Process Improvement: Develop and improve estimating processes and procedures
• Staff Development: Assist with training and mentoring future estimating staff

Requirements

• Language Skills: Fluent in English and Spanish
• Experience: 10+ years of commercial estimating experience
• Specialization: Strong drywall and paint estimating experience
• Project Experience: Experience with commercial construction projects
• Knowledge Base: Strong knowledge of takeoffs, bidding, and change orders
• Drawing Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Qualifications

• Project Experience: Experience with hotels and multifamily projects
• Scope Experience: Experience with commercial interiors and insulation scopes
• Software Proficiency: Bluebeam proficiency
• Estimating Software: PlanSwift or equivalent estimating software experience
• Management Experience: Project management experience

Compensation & Performance

• Base Salary: Base salary starting at $100,000
• Target Range: Target compensation range of $120,000 to $150,000 for highly qualified candidates
• Benefits Package: Benefits package available
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) program coming soon

Benefits

• Growth Opportunity: Join a rapidly growing commercial contractor
• Leadership Access: Work directly with ownership and leadership
• Department Building: Help build and strengthen the estimating department
• Career Growth: Opportunity for long-term growth and leadership
• Company Culture: Collaborative family-owned culture with ambitious expansion plans

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