Drywall Estimator — Takeoffs, Bids & Vendor Relations

Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI); Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

EAP

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Incentive bonus plan

Job summary

Performance Contracting Group is seeking an experienced Drywall Estimator for its Nashville operations based in Smyrna, TN. The role focuses on quantity takeoffs, labor productivity, and bid development for drywall and related scopes.

You will engage with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure competitive pricing, accurate estimates, and smooth handoffs to operations. A strong background in construction estimating with drywall knowledge is required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience estimating construction projects.
• Experience with estimating/project management/managing metal stud/drywall scopes of construction.
• Strong ability to read, understand and interpret specifications and drawings for PCI’s scopes of work.
• Strong record of establishing and maintaining customer relationships.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative takeoffs on construction projects.
• Establish labor productivities for estimate.
• Maintain positive relationships with area vendors for pricing.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for work outside our self-performing group.
• Understand market conditions for establishing margin percentages.
• Involvement in internal bid reviews with supervisors and project teams.
• Participate in customer alignment objectives by maintaining positive relations.
• Contract administration for secured projects.
• Utilize wage and benefit schedules.
• Hand off secured projects to the Operations team.
• Assist in other duties such as change order management or billings.
• Support Estimating team for product line collaboration.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Reading drawings/specs

Customer relationships

Attention to detail

Takeoff software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

BuzzBID

QuickBid

BlueBeam Revu

Procore

PlanSwift

Job description

Performance Contracting Group is seeking an experienced Drywall Estimator for its Nashville operations based in Smyrna, TN. The role focuses on quantity takeoffs, labor productivity, and bid development for drywall and related scopes.

You will engage with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure competitive pricing, accurate estimates, and smooth handoffs to operations. A strong background in construction estimating with drywall knowledge is required.