Estimator​/Quantity Surveyor – Commercial Drywall & Interiors

Company:
Techwood, Inc.

Location:

Mount Vernon, NY

Employment Type:

Full-Time, In-Office

Compensation: $,000+ per year, based on experience

Schedule:

Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM;
Friday, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM

Industry: Commercial Drywall / Interior Construction

Techwood, Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join our Mount Vernon office and lead estimating for commercial drywall and interior construction projects throughout the New York City market. This is a hands‑on estimating position for someone who has personally completed commercial takeoffs, labor and material pricing, bid preparation, and scope review.

We are looking for a true estimator, not simply someone with field or project management experience. Candidates with field experience who later moved into professional estimating are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Metal framing
• Drywall
• Insulation
• Taping and finishing
• Sealants
• Related commercial interior systems

Projects include commercial renovations and build‑outs across hospitals, schools, retail locations, banks, and other commercial facilities.

• Review architectural drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid documents.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for commercial drywall and interior projects.
• Calculate labor, material, and related project costs.
• Review wall types, framing, insulation, drywall, finishes, sealants, and related scopes.
• Identify missing, conflicting, or unclear scope before bids are submitted.
• Prepare complete and competitive estimates.
• Track drawing revisions and update estimates as project documents change.
• Assist with RFIs, change orders, and pricing adjustments when required.
• Work directly with company leadership and project management to review bids.
• Provide clear estimating information when awarded projects transition into operations.
• Maintain organized estimating files and supporting documentation.
• Attend occasional project walkthroughs when needed.

• 4+ years of construction estimating experience, preferably with a commercial drywall or interior subcontractor.
• Proven experience personally completing quantity takeoffs and estimates.
• Strong commercial drywall, metal framing, and interior systems knowledge.
• Ability to read architectural drawings, specifications, wall details, and bid documents.
• Strong understanding of labor and material pricing.
• Ability to identify overlooked or conflicting scope.
• Experience with estimating/takeoff software such as Bluebeam, Procore, or similar platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines.
• Comfortable working full‑time from our Mount Vernon office.

• Commercial drywall/interiors estimating in the New York City market.
• Experience pricing projects using union labor rates.
• Familiarity with local labor costs, suppliers, and commercial construction practices.
• Experience with hospital, retail, school, or commercial renovation projects.
• Experience carrying an estimate from initial takeoff through final bid and project handoff.

• Review plans and quickly understand the complete drywall/interior scope.
• Produce accurate takeoffs without missing critical details.
• Build realistic labor and material estimates.
• Recognize scope gaps and drawing conflicts before they become costly.
• Produce competitive bids efficiently and accurately.
• Help Techwood increase bidding capacity and pursue additional commercial work.

• ,000+ annually, based on demonstrated experience.
• Weekly pay.
• Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.
• Friday: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM.
• 30‑minute lunch.
• Paid company holidays aligned with applicable union…