Commercial Estimator – Drywall, Framing & Interiors

AlphaX; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and company holidays

Professional development and careerAdv

Job summary

AlphaX seeks an experienced Commercial Estimator in Austin for interior construction estimates across drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, and flooring. You will review drawings, prepare detailed takeoffs, and oversee bid submissions from start to handoff.

Responsibilities include evaluating subcontractor bids, identifying scope gaps, and driving cost-optimized solutions while maintaining quality. A strong sense of deadlines and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial estimating experience in drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, or related interior construction trades.
• Direct experience estimating interior commercial projects from review through bid.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, and bid documents with strong cost discipline.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, and interior construction projects.
• Review drawings, specs, contracts, addenda, and bid documents to determine project scope.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontracted work.
• Identify scope gaps, design discrepancies, exclusions, and cost risks.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor quotes, compare proposals, and verify scope coverage.
• Calculate material quantities, labor costs, equipment expenses, and overall project pricing.
• Prepare bid proposals with pricing, scope, exclusions, and alternatives.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality.
• Coordinate with PMs, field teams, subcontractors, suppliers, GC, and clients to clarify scope and pricing.
• Maintain estimating databases, historical costs, vendor data, and bid docs.
• Assist with budgets, negotiated proposals, change orders, and bid revisions.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and post-bid reviews.
• Prepare cost breakdowns and scope docs for awarded handoffs.
• Manage multiple bids and ensure timely, accurate estimates.
• Improve estimating processes and pricing accuracy.

Skills

Commercial estimating

Interior construction estimates

Plan takeoffs

Bid submission

Cost risk analysis

Vendor/quoter evaluation

Software proficiency

Meeting deadlines

Education

High school diploma or GED

Construction/Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

PlanSwift

Job description

AlphaX seeks an experienced Commercial Estimator in Austin for interior construction estimates across drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, and flooring. You will review drawings, prepare detailed takeoffs, and oversee bid submissions from start to handoff.

Responsibilities include evaluating subcontractor bids, identifying scope gaps, and driving cost-optimized solutions while maintaining quality. A strong sense of deadlines and teamwork is essential.