Commercial Drywall - Estimator

Solid Rock Recruiting LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Annual performance-based bonus

Non-corporate culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Solid Rock Recruiting LLC is seeking an Estimator for commercial drywall projects in Austin, TX. The role supports centralized estimating while serving as the local Austin presence, handling bids on mid-size to large healthcare and aviation projects.

You will engage general contractors, build relationships, and balance estimation with light business development, with a strong culture and growth potential in a stable, long-term environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial drywall estimating experience (not entry-level).
• OST (On-Screen Takeoff) experience required.
• Ability to independently take and run bids from day one.
• Experience with large drywall subcontractors is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and client-facing personality.
• Team-oriented mindset with interest in long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate drywall estimates for commercial projects.
• Work closely with a centralized estimating team while serving as the local Austin presence.
• Proactively engage with general contractors to secure bid opportunities.
• Support projects ranging from mid-sized commercial work to large-scale healthcare and aviation projects.
• Balance estimating responsibilities with relationship-building and light business development.

Skills

Communication skills

Client-facing

Team-oriented

Tools

OST (On-Screen Takeoff)

Job description

Job Posting – Commercial Drywall Estimator -- Austin, TX

Estimator – Commercial Drywall (Austin, TX)

A well-established, privately owned commercial drywall contractor is seeking an experiencedEstimatorto support and grow its presence in the Austin market. This is a long-term opportunity with a stable company known for its strong culture, collaborative leadership, and consistent backlog.

About the Role:

• Prepare accurate drywall estimates for commercial projects

• Work closely with a centralized estimating team while serving as the local Austin presence

• Proactively engage with general contractors to secure bid opportunities

• Support projects ranging from mid-sized commercial work to large-scale healthcare and aviation projects

• Balance estimating responsibilities with relationship-building and light business development

Project Profile:

• Typical project size:$3M–$5M

• Range: $150K to $15M+

• Markets include healthcare, aviation, commercial, and institutional construction

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of commercial drywall estimating experience (not entry-level)

• OST (On-Screen Takeoff) experience required

• Ability to independently take and run bids from day one

• Experience with large drywall subcontractors is a plus

• Strong communication skills and client-facing personality

• Team-oriented mindset with interest in long-term growth

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation

• Vehicle allowance

• Annual performance-based bonus (historically strong payouts)

• Non-corporate, family-oriented culture

• Clear runway for growth and increased earning potential

Location:

• Austin, TX (local presence required)