Estimator - Commercial Drywall & Metal Framing

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Estimator with a background in interior construction, particularly drywall, metal stud framing, acoustical ceilings, and flooring. The ideal candidate can prepare accurate estimates, develop competitive bids, and coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams throughout the preconstruction process.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and competitive bids for commercial drywall, metal framing, ceiling systems, flooring, and interior build-out projects.
• Review blueprints, specifications, contracts, and bid revisions to determine project scope and quantities.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and calculate material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Identify scope gaps, drawing conflicts, pricing discrepancies, and potential budget risks before bid submission.
• Solicit and evaluate supplier and subcontractor proposals, compare pricing, and verify scope coverage.
• Prepare bid packages with detailed cost breakdowns, scope descriptions, assumptions, exclusions, and alternate options.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative materials or methods while maintaining quality and specification requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers, field teams, general contractors, suppliers, and clients to clarify scope and validate pricing.
• Maintain cost databases, supplier pricing records, historical estimates, and organized bid documentation.
• Develop preliminary budgets, negotiated pricing, change-order estimates, and revised bids as project requirements evolve.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walkthroughs, and post-bid discussions.
• Transition awarded estimates to project teams with detailed cost breakdowns and documented assumptions.
• Manage multiple estimates while meeting bid submission deadlines.
• Improve estimating procedures and historical cost tracking to support pricing accuracy and consistency.