Commercial Interiors Estimator – Drywall/Framing/ACT, Growth

United Contractor Services, LLC; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United Contractor Services (UCS) is seeking an experienced estimator to price commercial interior packages from first takeoff through bid day and handoff to operations. You will own estimates for metal framing, drywall, and acoustical ceilings across national markets.

Candidates should have 2+ years of estimating experience, be proficient with On-Screen Takeoff and QuickBid, and be comfortable communicating with GC partners to secure repeat work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years estimating commercial drywall, metal framing, and/or acoustical ceilings.
• Proficient with takeoff and estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff and QuickBid.
• Strong command of architectural plans, partition schedules, RCPs, and specifications.
• Knowledge of UL-rated assemblies, STC requirements, and seismic or deflection considerations is a plus.
• Organized and accurate under deadline pressure, especially when several bids are due the same week.
• Comfortable on the phone with GCs and vendors, and good at building relationships that bring repeat work.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed takeoffs from plans and specs, covering wall types, framing gauges and spacing, board layers, finish levels, ceiling systems, and soffits.
• Build labor and material pricing from productivity rates, current material costs, and project conditions.
• Read specs closely to catch exclusions, alternates, and scope gaps before they become change orders.
• Write clear proposals and scope letters, and follow up with general contractors through bid day and beyond.
• Walk sites and attend pre-bid meetings to understand access, phasing, and existing conditions.
• Turn awarded work over to project managers and superintendents with a clean, well-documented estimate.

Skills

Takeoff accuracy

Communication with GCs and vendors

Organizational skills

Construction documents knowledge

Deadline-driven

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

QuickBid

Job description

United Contractor Services (UCS) is seeking an experienced estimator to price commercial interior packages from first takeoff through bid day and handoff to operations. You will own estimates for metal framing, drywall, and acoustical ceilings across national markets.

Candidates should have 2+ years of estimating experience, be proficient with On-Screen Takeoff and QuickBid, and be comfortable communicating with GC partners to secure repeat work.