Estimator - Commercial Interior Construction

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Interior Construction Estimator to join our team and prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive bids for our commercial interior construction projects. We are looking for someone with direct estimating experience in drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, or similar interior finish trades.

In this role, you will oversee the full estimating process, from initial plan review and quantity takeoffs through subcontractor pricing, cost analysis, and final bid submission. Strong attention to detail, knowledge of interior construction methods, and the ability to manage multiple bids are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work on commercial interior construction projects.
• Review blueprints, architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, addenda, and bid revisions to establish project scope and quantities.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs and calculate material requirements, installation costs, labor projections, and equipment expenses.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals, verifying pricing accuracy and confirming scope coverage.
• Identify missing scope items, conflicting responsibilities, exclusions, and constructability concerns before bid submission.
• Develop competitive pricing based on project requirements, current market rates, historical cost data, and our established estimating practices.
• Prepare comprehensive bid packages with itemized costs, scope definitions, assumptions, exclusions, and alternate options.
• Identify cost-saving materials and installation methods while maintaining required quality standards and project specifications.
• Coordinate with our project managers and field supervisors, as well as general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients, to clarify scope and resolve pricing questions.
• Maintain accurate estimating records, vendor pricing information, bid logs, and cost databases.
• Monitor changes in labor rates, material costs, subcontractor pricing, and market conditions to maintain competitive estimates.
• Prepare preliminary budgets, negotiated estimates, change-order pricing, and revised proposals as project requirements evolve.
• Develop cost summaries and scope documentation for projects awarded to our construction team.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and internal bid reviews to validate scope, pricing, and project requirements.
• Manage multiple estimates simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to improve our estimating procedures, cost-tracking methods, and pricing practices to strengthen consistency and efficiency.