Commercial Interior Estimator - Drywall & Ceilings

Alphahire; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Alphahire seeks an experienced Construction Estimator to develop accurate and competitive bids for commercial interior projects. You will manage estimating from initial plan review through project handoff, focusing on drywall, metal framing, ceilings, flooring, and related interior finishes.

The role requires detailed takeoffs, cost analysis, subcontractor pricing, and risk identification before submission.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Hands-on estimating experience with drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, commercial flooring, or related interior finish trades.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, and related interior construction projects.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents to determine project scope and pricing requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work.
• Solicit, evaluate, and compare pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Develop complete cost estimates, budgets, bid proposals, scope summaries, and supporting documentation.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, constructability concerns, value-engineering opportunities, and potential project risks.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, field teams, vendors, subcontractors, and clients to clarify scope, quantities, and pricing assumptions.
• Maintain organized estimating files, historical pricing data, bid records, and project documentation.
• Support project turnover by providing estimate breakdowns, budgets, assumptions, scope clarifications, and pricing details to the operations team.
• Monitor material costs, labor rates, subcontractor pricing, and market conditions to maintain accurate and competitive estimates.
• Participate in post-bid reviews and identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy and processes.
• Assist with negotiated bids, conceptual budgets, change-order pricing, and other estimating activities as needed.

Job description

Alphahire seeks an experienced Construction Estimator to develop accurate and competitive bids for commercial interior projects. You will manage estimating from initial plan review through project handoff, focusing on drywall, metal framing, ceilings, flooring, and related interior finishes.

The role requires detailed takeoffs, cost analysis, subcontractor pricing, and risk identification before submission.