Estimator - Commercial Interior Construction

Alphahire; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Stable project pipeline

Variety of interior finish projects

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Alphahire in the United States is seeking an experienced Commercial Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive bids for interior construction projects. The role manages the estimating process from bid invitation through handoff, with a focus on drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, and related finishes.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of commercial interior estimating experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines in a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, or related interior construction trades.
• Required experience in commercial interior construction estimating.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, materials, sequencing, and estimating practices.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents.
• Proven experience performing detailed quantity takeoffs and developing complete bid proposals.
• Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software such as Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple bids, priorities, and deadlines.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial interior projects, including drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, and related finishes.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents to determine scope and project requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and calculate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Solicit, evaluate, and compare pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, constructability concerns, project risks, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Prepare complete bid proposals, scope clarifications, pricing summaries, exclusions, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, field teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients throughout the estimating process.
• Maintain estimating databases, historical pricing, bid logs, and project documentation.
• Support project handoff by providing estimate breakdowns, budgets, assumptions, scope clarifications, and pricing details.
• Monitor material pricing, labor costs, and market conditions to maintain accurate and competitive estimates.
• Participate in post-bid reviews and identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy and processes.
• Assist with negotiated bids, conceptual budgets, change-order pricing, and other estimating needs.

Skills

Estimation

Blueprint reading

Project coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

PlanSwift

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive bids for commercial interior construction projects. This role will manage the estimating process from bid invitation through project handoff, with a focus on drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, commercial flooring, and related interior finishes.

The ideal candidate has strong commercial interior estimating experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple bids, deadlines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial interior projects, including drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, and related finishes.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents to determine scope and project requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and calculate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Solicit, evaluate, and compare pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, constructability concerns, project risks, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Prepare complete bid proposals, scope clarifications, pricing summaries, exclusions, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, field teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients throughout the estimating process.
• Maintain estimating databases, historical pricing, bid logs, and project documentation.
• Support project handoff by providing estimate breakdowns, budgets, assumptions, scope clarifications, and pricing details.
• Monitor material pricing, labor costs, and market conditions to maintain accurate and competitive estimates.
• Participate in post-bid reviews and identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy and processes.
• Assist with negotiated bids, conceptual budgets, change-order pricing, and other estimating needs.

• 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, or related interior construction trades.
• Required experience in commercial interior construction estimating.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, materials, sequencing, and estimating practices.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and bid documents.
• Proven experience performing detailed quantity takeoffs and developing complete bid proposals.
• Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software such as Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple bids, priorities, and deadlines.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Stable pipeline of commercial interior construction projects.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of commercial drywall, framing, ceiling, flooring, and interior finish projects.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.