Construction Estimator

Key Responsibilities

• Estimate and procure new projects, including detailed cost estimates and clear written proposals.
• Manage aspects of awarded projects to ensure profitability goals are met.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through meetings, calls, and email communication.
• Define, track, and manage project scope and budget.
• Support employee development and contribute to organizational growth.

Operations

• Perform accurate quantity and cost takeoffs for framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, and related systems.
• Organize plans, specifications, and bid documents.
• Maintain a detailed log of bids, pricing, and project updates.
• Coincide awarded projects with the Project Manager.
• Communicate scope and production requirements clearly to field and office teams.
• Maintain strong customer communication to ensure smooth project execution.
• Price scopes for new and ongoing projects to maintain profitability.
• Update cost projections and monitor project status, challenges, and needs.
• Establish pricing for scope changes and communicate impacts promptly to customers.
• Follow up on change orders, invoices, and payments to support positive cash flow.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of increasing responsibility in construction preferred.
• Knowledge of metal framing, drywall, and acoustical systems strongly preferred.
• Education or training in construction or estimating is a plus.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Able to pass a national background check and motor vehicle report.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivated, independent thinker with strong attention to detail.
• Able to read and analyze blueprints.
• Strong computer skills; experience with estimating software preferred.

Physical Demands

• This role primarily involves office-based work, including extended periods of sitting, working at a computer, reviewing digital and printed construction documents, and participating in meetings.
• The position may occasionally require standing, walking through job sites, climbing stairs or ladders, and navigating uneven surfaces to review project conditions.
• The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on occasion, such as when transporting plans or materials.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Supplemental Insurance (Short- and Long-Term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, supplemental life insurance).
• Company Life Insurance.
• 401(K) (Pre-Tax and Post-Tax) Roth 401(k) with company matching.
• Longevity Stock Program.
• IBP Foundation Scholarship opportunities.
• Employee Financial Assistance Program.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.

About the Role

• GCP is a proud member of the Installed Building Products (IBP) family of companies.
• We take great pride in our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, which has contributed to our high customer satisfaction ratings.
• This success is a direct result of our dedication to quality work and dependability.
• We are always looking for hard-working individuals who share our mission of helping our customers and contributing to the continued success of Builders.
• If you consider yourself a leader in this industry, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

• Explore your next career opportunity and become a part of the GCP!

EEO Statement

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veterans.