Drywall Estimator - Commercial

Solid Rock Recruiting LLC; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Rock Recruiting LLC partners with a well-established drywall contractor in the Hartford market to identify a detail-oriented Commercial Drywall Estimator. The role focuses on accurate bids for metal framing, drywall, and exterior systems, using OST and Quick Bid for cost analysis, and collaborating with Project Managers on changes to ensure financial precision.

The ideal candidate has 5–12+ years in commercial drywall estimating, local market knowledge, and a proven track record of

Qualifications

• 5–12+ years of commercial drywall estimating experience.
• Experience in the local Connecticut/Hartford market preferred.
• Mastery of On-Center OST and Quick Bid required.
• Open-shop experience preferred; union backgrounds welcome.
• Career longevity and reliability are valued.

Responsibilities

• Prepare competitive bids for projects from small renovations to large packages.
• Perform detailed digital takeoffs for metal stud framing, drywall, sheathing, and vapor barriers.
• Support Project Managers on bulletins, addenda and change orders to ensure financial precision.
• Attend scope reviews and pursue work, selling the firm’s capabilities to GCs.
• Use OST and Quick Bid to produce high-level cost analyses.

Skills

Drywall estimating

Business development

Project collaboration

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Tools

On-Center OST

Quick Bid

Job description

Solid Rock Recruiting — #1 Specialty Recruiting Firm in the USA

Exciting Opportunity: Commercial Drywall Estimator

Solid Rock Recruiting has partnered with a well-established, privately-held drywall contractor in the Hartford market to find a detail-oriented Commercial Drywall Estimator. Operating with a lean, high-performing team and a reputation for stability, our client values a "quality over speed" mindset and is looking for an individual who desires long-term professional growth.

The Opportunity

Join a respected industry leader specializing in open-shop commercial projects ranging from tenant fit-outs to large-scale interior/exterior packages. As an Estimator, you will play a critical role in the company's continued success, handling diverse bids for metal framing, drywall, and specialty exterior systems.

What You'll Do

• Accurate Estimating: Prepare competitive bids for projects ranging from small-scale renovations to comprehensive interior/exterior packages.

• Technical Proficiency: Perform detailed digital takeoffs for metal stud framing, drywall, sheathing, and vapor barriers.

• Project Collaboration: Support Project Managers on large bulletins, addenda, and change orders to ensure financial precision.

• Business Development: Attend scope reviews and proactively pursue work; this role requires a professional who can "sell" the firm’s capabilities to GCs, not just crunch numbers.

• Digital Mastery: Utilize On-Screen Takeoff (OST) and Quick Bid to produce high‑level cost analyses.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 5–12+ years of commercial drywall estimating experience.

• Market Knowledge: Preference for candidates with experience in the local Connecticut/Hartford market.

• Software Skills: Mastery of On-Center Software (OST & Quick Bid) is required.

• Stability: A proven track record of career longevity and professional reliability.

• Drive: A self‑motivated, detail‑oriented individual who is persistent with follow‑ups and ambitious enough to grow into future leadership.

• Background: Open‑shop experience is preferred; union backgrounds are welcome to apply.

Why Join This Team?

• Owner Accessibility: Work in a personal, flexible culture where the owners are accessible and involved in the day‑to‑day success of the team.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent schedule with early Friday afternoons (7:30–3:00) to kick off the weekend.

• Succession Planning: This position is designed for someone looking for a "home" where they can eventually move into leadership roles.

Contact Us

Reach out to Nicholas LaPorta [e-mail] or605.291.1418

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.