Senior Commercial Drywall Estimator & Preconstruction Leader

Orion Placement; Bremen (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly performance bonuses (avg $40

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead complex commercial drywall, metal framing, and ACT estimates for sophisticated projects. You will review plans and documents, craft competitive pricing, and guide the team toward profitable wins while building strong client relationships.

You will mentor junior estimators, participate in preconstruction and bid reviews, and help shape estimating processes and best practices.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial drywall experience.
• 3+ years of metal framing and ACT/acoustical ceiling estimating experience.
• Ability to review plans, specifications, scopes, and contract documents.
• Experience preparing and leading complex commercial estimates and proposals.
• Understanding of bid strategy, risk assessment, value engineering, and project turnover.
• Strong communication, organization, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to mentor team members and contribute to estimating process improvements.
• Existing relationships with general contractors or customers and a track record of supporting new business growth are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex commercial drywall, metal framing, and ACT estimates and proposals.
• Review plans, specifications, scopes, and contract documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies that support profitable project wins.
• Review estimates and help strengthen estimating quality across the team.
• Conduct bid reviews, risk assessments, and pre-award evaluations.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and support conceptual budgeting.
• Participate in project turnover meetings to ensure seamless handoffs to operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with general contractors and other industry partners.
• Participate in client meetings and support business development initiatives.
• Mentor estimators and help improve estimating procedures, systems, and best practices.
• Help secure profitable work while minimizing estimating-related profit fade.

Skills

Commercial drywall estimating

Metal framing estimating

ACT/acoustical ceiling estimating

Bid strategy

Risk assessment

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Project turnover

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead complex commercial drywall, metal framing, and ACT estimates for sophisticated projects. You will review plans and documents, craft competitive pricing, and guide the team toward profitable wins while building strong client relationships.

You will mentor junior estimators, participate in preconstruction and bid reviews, and help shape estimating processes and best practices.