Lead Commercial Interior Estimator Drywall & Finishes

AlphaGov

Bentonville (AR)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

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Job summary

AlphaGov is seeking an experienced Commercial Interior Construction Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive bids for commercial interior projects. The ideal candidate will have direct estimating experience with drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, or similar interior finish trades.

This on-site role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of interior construction methods, and the ability to manage multiple bids.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of estimating experience in commercial interior construction.
Direct estimating experience with drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, or related interior finish trades.
Strong knowledge of interior construction materials, installation methods, trade sequencing, and project costs.
Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, specifications, contracts, addenda, and bid documents.
Experience performing quantity takeoffs and preparing detailed commercial construction bids.
Ability to evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals and identify pricing discrepancies, scope gaps, and exclusions.
Understanding of construction labor rates, material pricing, equipment expenses, and subcontractor costs.
Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and collaboration with internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work on commercial interior construction projects.
Review blueprints, architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, addenda, and bid revisions to establish project scope and quantities.
Perform accurate quantity takeoffs and calculate material requirements, installation costs, labor projections, and equipment expenses.
Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals, verifying pricing accuracy and confirming scope coverage.
Identify missing scope items, conflicting responsibilities, exclusions, and constructability concerns before bid submission.
Develop competitive pricing based on project requirements, current market rates, historical cost data, and established estimating practices.
Prepare comprehensive bid packages with itemized costs, scope definitions, assumptions, exclusions, and alternate options.
Identify cost-saving materials and installation methods while maintaining required quality standards and project specifications.
Coordinate with project managers, field supervisors, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to clarify scope and resolve pricing questions.
Maintain accurate estimating records, vendor pricing information, bid logs, and cost databases.
Monitor changes in labor rates, material costs, subcontractor pricing, and market conditions to maintain competitive estimates.
Prepare preliminary budgets, negotiated estimates, change-order pricing, and revised proposals as project requirements evolve.
Develop cost summaries and scope documentation for projects awarded to the construction team.
Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and internal bid reviews to validate scope, pricing, and project requirements.
Manage multiple estimates simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
Identify opportunities to improve estimating procedures, cost-tracking methods, and pricing practices to strengthen consistency and efficiency.