Drywall Estimator

Advastar, Inc; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

401(k) with company-funded contribution

Flexible schedule

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Advastar, Inc is seeking an experienced Drywall Estimator for its Savannah, GA office. This full-time role involves managing the pre-construction cycle including site surveys, takeoffs, and bid assembly. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of commercial construction estimating experience and proficiency in OST and QuickBid.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $85,000–$110,000, performance-based bonuses, a flexible work environment, and a full suite of benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of commercial construction estimating experience required.
• Proficiency in OST and QuickBid is essential.
• Background in drywall or interior framing estimating.

Responsibilities

• Own the pre-construction cycle including site surveys and bid assembly.
• Review plans and develop accurate estimates.
• Attend site walks for renovation and new construction bids.

Skills

Commercial construction estimating experience

Proficiency in OST (On-Screen Takeoff)

Proficiency in QuickBid

Healthcare project experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

#jobaler t | FULL-TIME | DRYWALL ESTIMATOR | SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR | Savannah, GA area

A well-established interior specialty contractor with a growing Southeast footprint is adding a Drywall Estimator to its Savannah, GA area office. The company serves healthcare, multifamily, and hospitality across a regional radius, handling new construction and renovation. This office manages over $20 million in annual contracts and is on a rapid growth path, opening new regional offices each year. For a strong estimator who wants to own pre-construction for a real book of work and grow into a senior role inside a low-turnover, high-autonomy culture, this is a legitimate opportunity.

• Anticipated $85,000–$110,000, based on experience
• Performance-based bonus — paid on individual and company results
• Full suite of benefits: Health/Dental/Vision (company pays a portion of premiums), PTO
• 401(k) with company-funded safe harbor contribution
• Flexible schedule and high-autonomy work environment

Overview

• Own the pre-construction cycle for the Savannah office — site surveys, takeoffs, bid assembly, and coordination with the main pre-con team
• Review plans and specs to develop accurate material and labor estimates
• Attend site walks for renovation and new construction bids; photograph and document field conditions
• Price change orders and support project teams with budget tracking through construction
• Build and maintain subcontractor relationships for competitive pricing
• Partner with the main office estimating division on complex or large-scale bids

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 5–7 years of commercial construction estimating experience — required
• Proficiency in OST (On-Screen Takeoff) and QuickBid — required, no exceptions
• Background in drywall, interior framing, flooring, sheathing, or roofing estimating — required
• Healthcare, multifamily, or hospitality project experience
• Non-union commercial construction environment
• Bilingual English/Spanish a meaningful advantage

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