Commercial Interior Estimator (Drywall & Finishes)

AlphaGov; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Consistent pipeline of interior finish

Job summary

AlphaGov in Pensacola, FL is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator responsible for interior finish estimates including drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, and flooring. You will prepare detailed cost estimates, review plans, takeoffs, and bid packages while coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams.

This role requires hands-on estimating, strong cost analysis, and the ability to manage multiple bids to maintain competitive pricing and accurate

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Hands-on estimating experience with drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, commercial flooring, or related interior finish trades.
• Strong understanding of interior construction materials, installation methods, labor requirements, trade sequencing, and cost structures.
• Ability to interpret architectural plans, specifications, contracts, addenda, and other bid documents.
• Demonstrated experience with quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, budgeting, and commercial bid preparation.
• Ability to evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals and identify pricing discrepancies, scope gaps, and exclusions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceiling systems, flooring, and related interior finish installations.
• Review blueprints, drawings, specifications, contracts, addenda, and bid revisions to determine project scope and quantities.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and calculate labor hours, material requirements, equipment expenses, and subcontractor costs.
• Develop accurate estimates using current supplier pricing, labor rates, historical project costs, and prevailing market conditions.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals, compare pricing, and verify scope coverage.
• Prepare comprehensive bid packages with itemized costs, scope definitions, assumptions, exclusions, clarifications, and alternate pricing.
• Coordinate with project managers, field teams, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to clarify scope and resolve pricing questions.

Skills

Estimating experience

Interior finish knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

PlanSwift

Job description

AlphaGov in Pensacola, FL is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator responsible for interior finish estimates including drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, and flooring. You will prepare detailed cost estimates, review plans, takeoffs, and bid packages while coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams.

This role requires hands-on estimating, strong cost analysis, and the ability to manage multiple bids to maintain competitive pricing and accurate