Estimator

Responsibilities

• Review commercial construction drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid documents to develop accurate material takeoffs and cost estimates
• Prepare detailed estimates for drywall acoustical and specialty items and related commercial building materials in accordance with project requirements
• Identify scope requirements, exclusions, alternates, and assumptions to ensure clarity and accuracy in proposals
• Pricing & Proposal Development
• Develop competitive pricing proposals aligned with project scope, market conditions, and margin objectives
• Collaborate with internal Sales and Operations, as well as market manufacturers and vendors to confirm product availability, lead times, logistics considerations, and installation constraints
• Prepare and deliver bid packages, revisions, and value-engineering options as required by commercial clients
• Customer & Sales Support
• Partner with commercial sales representatives to support contractor relationships and project pursuits
• Respond to customer questions related to scope, quantities, specifications, pricing and installation procedures
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, scope reviews, and post-bid clarifications as needed
• Project Tracking & Coordination
• Track active bids, awarded projects, and lost opportunities to support forecasting and pipeline visibility
• Facilitate the project from estimating stage through project completion, including submittal, sample and shop drawing processes, creating customer orders, issuing purchase orders to vendors and scheduling material delivery to the customer
• Assist customers with installation training and technical support as needed
• Maintain organized estimating records, files, and bid documentation
• Process Improvement & Market Awareness
• Stay current on commercial construction trends, local market conditions, and product developments
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy, efficiency, and standardization
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating and commercial sales functions

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial construction, building materials distribution, or related construction disciplines
• Technical Skills: Strong ability to read and interpret commercial construction drawings and specifications
• Estimating Tools: Experience with takeoff and estimating software preferred (e.g., On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar)
• Construction Knowledge: Working knowledge of drywall, framing, insulation, and related commercial construction systems preferred
• Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple bids, projects, and deadlines simultaneously
• Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook