Drywall Estimator

About the Role

Post L Drywall is seeking a Lead Drywall & Metal Framing Estimator to join our team in Fort Worth. This position will lead the estimating effort for commercial drywall, light-gauge metal framing, and architectural specialty scopes.

This is a technical leadership role focused on estimating strategy, pricing consistency, and bid selection—not people management or sales. You’ll play a key role in shaping how projects are pursued and priced, while serving as a resource to other estimators.

• Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing for:
  • Drywall
  • Metal stud framing
  • Insulation
  • Architectural specialty products
• Review drawings, specifications, and addenda
• Prepare accurate, competitive bid proposals
• Use OST (On-Screen Takeoff), Quick Bid, and Buzz Bid
• Manage estimating databases, assemblies, and labor factors
• Oversee the bid schedule and pipeline in Building Connected
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and supplier pricing
• Identify scope gaps, risks, and exclusions before submission
• Coordinate with project management and operations teams
• Assist with value engineering and post-bid clarifications
• Analyze bid history, hit rates, and pricing trends
• Provide technical guidance to other estimators
• Maintain organized estimating files and historical data

• 5+ years estimating commercial drywall and metal framing
• Experience with a commercial drywall subcontractor
• Hands-on estimating from takeoff through bid submission
• Proficiency with OST (On-Screen Takeoff)
• Experience using Quick Bid and/or Buzz Bid
• Strong plan-reading skills (architectural and details)
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines
• Willing to work full-time in Fort Worth, TX (no fully remote)