Job Description

We are working with a well-established commercial specialty contractor in Orlando that focuses on interior and exterior wall systems, ceilings, and architectural specialties . They are seeking a Drywall Estimator to prepare competitive, accurate bids and contribute to the company’s continued growth.

This role offers exposure to a wide variety of commercial projects and an opportunity to work closely with operations and field teams while advancing your estimating expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review architectural, structural, and subcontract documents to determine scope for drywall, metal framing, finishing systems, acoustical ceilings, and exterior wall systems.
• Perform take-offs for materials (gypsum board, metal studs, channels, finishes, accessories), labor hours, equipment, and subcontractor packages.
• Develop detailed cost estimates including materials, labor, equipment, overhead, mark-up, and contingencies.
• Prepare formal bid packages: assumptions, exclusions, scope clarifications, value-engineering options, and margin analysis.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and field teams to ensure estimates reflect productivity, sequencing, logistics, and field realities.
• Maintain and update estimating databases: labor productivity, vendor/sub-vendor quotes, historical costs, and regional material trends.
• Participate in bid review meetings: present estimating logic, assumptions, and risk factors; support bid/no-bid decisions.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities that reduce cost or schedule while maintaining performance and code compliance.
• Ensure all estimates comply with contract requirements: fire ratings, acoustical standards, safety, bonding, insurance, and labor classifications.
• Support project teams after award to compare actual costs against estimates and provide lessons-learned for continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 3–5 years of estimating experience in drywall, metal framing, interior/exterior wall systems, or related specialty trades for commercial or institutional projects.
• Strong knowledge of drywall systems, finishing levels, fire-rated partitions, acoustical ceilings, light gauge metal framing, and architectural specialties.
• Proficient with digital take-off and estimating software (e.g., OST) and Excel for cost analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail in quantity take-offs and cost build-ups.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, and schedules and communicate scope clearly.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills; able to convey estimating logic and cost implications to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of regional labor productivity, subcontractor market conditions, and material cost trends.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience preferred.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives tied to bid wins and estimating accuracy.
• Opportunity to work with a stable, reputable contractor recognized for quality craftsmanship and expertise in interior/exterior wall systems.
• Exposure to a broad range of commercial projects to build estimating and technical knowledge.
• Collaborative culture that values initiative, accuracy, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
• Clear path for professional development and increased responsibility in estimating and preconstruction.

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