Estimator

About the role

The Estimator plays a critical role in the success of complex construction projects, ensuring accurate and competitive bids are prepared. This position demands strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of materials and pricing for drywall projects. The Estimator will lead the preparation of bids while managing vendor outreach and negotiations. The fast-paced environment requires adaptability and a commitment to quality and detail. A successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative setting, contributing to the team’s high standards and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation of accurate, timely, and competitive bids for complex projects

• Performing comprehensive quantity takeoffs, advanced pricing analysis, and risk assessments using estimating tools

• Managing vendor and subcontractor outreach and negotiations to secure competitive pricing

• Maintaining compliance with estimating SOPs and ensuring quality control of bid documents

• Driving continuous improvement in estimating processes and mentoring Assistant Estimators

• Developing pricing strategies, labor productivity analysis, and material escalation forecasts

• Validating subcontractor bids and reconciling against internal estimates

• Leading bid preparation for large-scale projects, ensuring completeness and competitiveness

• Coordinating internal bid reviews and presenting final proposals to leadership

• Performing risk assessments on scope gaps, schedule impacts, and market conditions

• Identifying value engineering opportunities and proposing cost-saving alternatives

• Negotiating subcontractor pricing and terms

• Escalating major risks or deviations to the Director of Estimating

Requirements

• 2+ years of proven experience leading bids on interior commercial drywall projects with project sizes around 1-2M

• Experience with OST, Quick Bid, and/or BuzzBid is required

• Strong ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs across multiple trades

• Demonstrated experience in subcontractor and vendor outreach, bid leveling, and negotiations

• Ability to analyze pricing, labor productivity, and material costs to build reliable estimates

• Understanding of materials and pricing for drywall projects

• Experience reviewing and validating subcontractor bids against internal estimates

• Strong understanding of construction drawings, scopes of work, and project specifications

• Ability to identify risk, scope gaps, and cost-saving opportunities

• Experience leading full bid processes, including coordinating internal reviews and final submissions

• Knowledge of contract requirements and client bid compliance standards

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality control and accuracy

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment

• Confident communicator, comfortable presenting estimates and recommendations to leadership

• Construction Management Degree is preferred

Benefits

• 401(k) with 4% match

• Medical coverage + Dental and vision with Life insurance provided

• PTO + Holidays

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance with gas card