Commercial Drywall & Metal Framing Estimator - Bid-Ready

AlphaGov; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Steady pipeline of interior projects

Exposure to drywall, framing, ceilings

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

AlphaGov is seeking an experienced Commercial Estimator with a focus on interior construction, including drywall, metal stud framing, ceilings, and flooring, to join our preconstruction team in Austin.

The successful candidate will prepare detailed cost estimates, develop competitive bids, review drawings and specs, and coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure accurate, timely proposals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial interior estimating experience.
• Ability to read architectural plans and bid documents.
• Proficient with estimating software: Bluebeam, OST, PlanSwift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and competitive bids for commercial drywall, metal framing, ceiling systems, flooring, and interior build-out projects.
• Review blueprints, architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid revisions to determine project scope and material quantities.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and calculate material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Identify scope gaps, drawing conflicts, pricing discrepancies, and potential budget risks before bid submission.
• Solicit and evaluate supplier and subcontractor proposals, compare pricing, and verify that all required scope items are covered.
• Prepare comprehensive bid packages with detailed cost breakdowns, scope descriptions, assumptions, exclusions, and alternate options.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and evaluate alternative materials or construction methods while maintaining quality and spec requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers, field teams, general contractors, suppliers, and clients to clarify scope and pricing.
• Maintain cost databases, supplier pricing records, historical estimates, and bid documentation.
• Develop preliminary budgets, negotiated pricing, change-order estimates, and revised bids as needed.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walkthroughs, and post-bid discussions.
• Transition awarded estimates to project teams with detailed cost breakdowns and documented assumptions.
• Manage multiple estimates simultaneously to meet bid deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating procedures and historical cost tracking.

Skills

Commercial estimating

Bid coordination

Cost analysis

Contract review

Education

High school diploma or GED

Construction Management degree preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

PlanSwift

Job description

AlphaGov is seeking an experienced Commercial Estimator with a focus on interior construction, including drywall, metal stud framing, ceilings, and flooring, to join our preconstruction team in Austin.

The successful candidate will prepare detailed cost estimates, develop competitive bids, review drawings and specs, and coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure accurate, timely proposals.