Commercial Interiors Estimator (Drywall, Ceilings, Flooring)

AlphaGov; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Company holidays

Diverse project exposure

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

AlphaGov seeks an experienced Construction Estimator to prepare accurate bids for commercial interior projects in Pensacola, FL. You will oversee the estimating process from initial plan review through handoff, developing pricing for drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, and related interior finish systems.

The ideal candidate has strong commercial interior construction estimating experience, precise quantity takeoffs, and cost analysis skills, enabling competitive bids while

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial interior construction.
• Experience estimating drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, or related interior finish trades.
• Strong ability to read architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents.
• Proficient with estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, and On-Screen Takeoff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, and related interior construction projects.
• Review drawings, specs, contracts, and bid documents to determine scope and pricing.
• Perform 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 docs.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, constructability concerns, VE opportunities, and project risks before bid submission.
• Coordinate with PMs, field teams, vendors, subs, and clients to clarify scope, quantities, and pricing assumptions.
• Maintain estimating files, historical pricing data, bid records, and project documentation.
• Support project turnover with breakdowns, budgets, scope clarifications, and pricing details.
• Monitor pricing trends to maintain accurate and competitive estimates.
• Participate in post-bid reviews and improve estimating processes and accuracy.
• Assist with negotiated bids, conceptual budgets, change-order pricing, and other activities as needed.

Skills

Estimating

Takeoffs

Budgeting

Reading drawings

Cost analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

On-Screen Takeoff

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

AlphaGov seeks an experienced Construction Estimator to prepare accurate bids for commercial interior projects in Pensacola, FL. You will oversee the estimating process from initial plan review through handoff, developing pricing for drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, and related interior finish systems.

The ideal candidate has strong commercial interior construction estimating experience, precise quantity takeoffs, and cost analysis skills, enabling competitive bids while