Estimator - Commercial Drywall & Metal Framing

Location: Austin, Texas, United States

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

Description

We are seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive bids for commercial interior construction projects involving drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, and commercial flooring.

The Estimator will manage the bidding process from initial invitation through project handoff, including reviewing construction documents, performing detailed quantity takeoffs, soliciting vendor and subcontractor pricing, and developing complete cost proposals.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in commercial interior construction estimating, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceiling, and flooring projects.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents to determine project scope and requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work.
• Solicit, analyze, and level pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, project risks, and potential value engineering opportunities.
• Develop complete bid proposals, scope summaries, clarifications, exclusions, and pricing documentation.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, field teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients throughout the estimating process.
• Maintain historical pricing, estimating databases, bid logs, and project documentation.
• Support project turnover by providing estimate breakdowns, scope reviews, assumptions, and pricing details to the operations team.
• Participate in post-bid reviews and help identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy and processes.
• Assist with conceptual budgets, negotiated bids, change-order pricing, and other estimating opportunities as needed.
• Track bid activity and ensure estimates are completed accurately and submitted on time.

Requirements

• 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, or related interior trades.
• Commercial interior construction estimating experience is required.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, materials, sequencing, and interior building systems.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents.
• Proven experience performing detailed quantity takeoffs and developing complete bid proposals.
• Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software such as Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, or similar platforms.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple bids, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or GED required; degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company contribution.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Stable pipeline of commercial interior construction projects.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of commercial drywall and interior construction projects.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.