Estimator - Commercial Interior Finishes

AlphaX; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

AlphaX in Pensacola, FL seeks an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator to price interior finish work—drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, and flooring—collaborating with subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams.

You will own the full estimating cycle from plan review and takeoffs to subcontractor pricing evaluation and final bid submission, delivering accurate estimates and competitive bids.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• H hands-on estimating experience with drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring.
• Ability to read architectural plans, specifications, contracts and bid documents.
• Proficiency with estimating software and cost analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for interior finishes including drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring.
• Review blueprints, drawings, specs, contracts, addenda, and bid revisions to define scope.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and calculate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Build estimates using current supplier pricing, labor rates, and market data.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals and confirm scope coverage.
• Identify missing work, trade conflicts, exclusions, and price risks before bid submission.
• Assemble bid packages with costs, scope definitions, assumptions, exclusions, and alternates.
• Work with project teams to clarify scope and resolve pricing questions.
• Maintain bid records and estimating databases; track cost changes and market trends.
• Prepare preliminary budgets and revised bids as requirements evolve.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and post-bid reviews.
• Provide cost breakdowns at project handoff and manage multiple bids to deadlines.
• Suggest improvements to estimating procedures and cost tracking.

Skills

Commercial estimating

Quantity takeoffs

Bid preparation

Blueprints

Estimating software

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Team collaboration

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

PlanSwift

Job description

A well-established specialty interiors contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator with hands-on experience pricing interior finish work, including drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, and flooring, for projects in the Pensacola area. You will produce accurate cost estimates and competitive bids while collaborating with subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams throughout the estimating process.

This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable owning the full estimating cycle, from plan review and quantity takeoffs to subcontractor pricing evaluation and final bid submission.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceiling systems, flooring, and related interior finishes.
• Review blueprints, architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, addenda, and bid revisions to define scope and quantities.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and calculate labor hours, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Build accurate estimates using current supplier pricing, labor rates, historical cost data, and market conditions.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals, compare pricing, and confirm complete scope coverage.
• Identify missing work, trade conflicts, exclusions, installation challenges, and budget risks before bid submission.
• Assemble complete bid packages with itemized costs, scope definitions, assumptions, exclusions, clarifications, and alternates.
• Recommend cost-effective materials and installation methods that meet specifications and quality standards.
• Work with project managers, field teams, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to clarify scope and resolve pricing questions.
• Maintain organized bid records, vendor contacts, historical cost data, and estimating databases.
• Track changes in labor costs, material pricing, subcontractor rates, and industry trends to keep estimates competitive.
• Prepare preliminary budgets, negotiated proposals, change-order estimates, and revised bids as requirements evolve.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, conduct site visits, and participate in post-bid reviews.
• Provide detailed cost breakdowns and documented scope assumptions at project handoff.
• Manage multiple estimates at once while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Recommend improvements to estimating procedures, cost tracking, and pricing consistency.

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Required: hands-on estimating experience with drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, commercial flooring, or related interior finish trades.
• Strong understanding of interior materials, installation methods, labor requirements, trade sequencing, and cost structures.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, specifications, contracts, addenda, and bid documents.
• Proven experience with quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, budgeting, and commercial bid preparation.Ability to evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals and identify pricing discrepancies, scope gaps, and exclusions.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, or comparable estimating software.
• Knowledge of labor rates, material pricing, equipment costs, and subcontractor costs.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with internal teams, trade partners, suppliers, and clients.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to catch omissions, pricing errors, and financial risks.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and competing deadlines.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• Competitive base salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• A consistent pipeline of commercial interior construction work.
• Diverse projects spanning drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, and interior finishes.
• A collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Long-term career growth potential.