ESTIMATOR

Acousti Engineering Company of Florida

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Job summary

Acousti Engineering Company of Florida in Tampa is seeking a detail-oriented Estimator with 2-3 years of experience in drywall and ceilings construction.
This role is vital for project success through accurate cost estimating, contract analysis, and quality-focused execution.

The ideal candidate should be proactive, analytical, and capable of reading plans, pricing projects, and working with teams to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

2-3 years of experience in estimating within drywall, ceilings, or related construction trades.
Proficient in project pricing, cost estimation, and change order management.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and competitive project cost estimates for drywall and ceilings scope.
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications.
Monitor project costs and support budget tracking and cost control.

Skills

Project pricing and cost estimation

Change order preparation and management

Site inspections and field coordination

Contract review and interpretation

Quality control / quality assurance processes

Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication and teamwork abilities

Tools

PlanGrid

OnCenter

QuickBid

BuzzBid

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Estimator with 2-3 years of experience in drywall and ceilings construction to join our growing team in Tampa, FL. This role is critical in supporting project success through accurate cost estimating, contract analysis, and quality-focused project execution.

The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and experienced in reading plans, pricing projects, and collaborating with project teams to ensure timely and profitable delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and competitive project cost estimates for drywall and ceilings scope
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications
Review and interpret construction documents, contracts, and bid packages
Price and manage change orders, including cost analysis and documentation
Conduct site inspections to validate scope, identify risks, and support estimating accuracy
Collaborate with project managers, field teams, and subcontractors during preconstruction and execution phases
Monitor project costs and support budget tracking and cost control
Assist in quality control / quality assurance (QC/QA) processes to ensure compliance with project specifications
Maintain organized documentation of estimates, proposals, and revisions
Support continuous improvement in estimating processes and tools

Required Qualifications

2-3 years of experience in estimating within drywall, ceilings, or related construction trades preferred, but not required
Strong experience in:
Project pricing and cost estimation
Change order preparation and management
Site inspections and field coordination
Contract review and interpretation
Quality control / quality assurance processes
Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Areas of Familiarity (Preferred Construction Scope Experience)