Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction

Position Title: Estimator

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.

Estimator 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

Estimator Requirements:

• 2+ years of proven experience leading bids on interior commercial drywall projects with project sizes around 1-2M
• 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
• Experience with OST, Quick Bid, and/or Buzz Bid is preferred
• 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

If you are an Estimator looking to take the next step in your career, apply now! #LI-CM1