Job Title: Drywall Estimator

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt

Job Summary:
The Estimator will be responsible for preparing estimates and bids for assigned projects. This role involves assessing project requirements, securing quotations, and ensuring accurate and comprehensive cost estimates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed quantity surveys to identify labor, material, and equipment costs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to review workforce needs and labor production rates before finalizing proposals.
• Obtain and analyze quotations from material suppliers, subcontractors, and other relevant parties.
• Understand various estimating factors such as labor rates, scheduling, construction techniques, safety issues, and building codes that impact costs.
• Prepare precise quantity takeoffs and material pricing and determine labor and equipment costs.
• Review and address contractual and insurance requirements during the bidding process.
• Develop bid estimates considering project schedules and safety measures.
• Assist project management in creating job cost budgets, managing material and subcontractor agreements, handling change orders, and conducting post-project evaluations.
• Monitor project progress to ensure alignment with estimating assumptions.
• Engage in estimating meetings to support department communication, improvement, and training.
• Collaborate with the project management team post-award.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives as directed.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of experience in project management or estimating within the wall and ceiling sector.
• Strong skills in making accurate judgments and calculations and preparing well-organized estimates and proposals.
• Understanding of contractual terms, scheduling, and activity identification in project timelines.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and estimating software such as Quick Bid, with the ability to read and interpret specifications, blueprints, and drawings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field.
• Experience in business development.
• Knowledge of local construction markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.