Senior Commercial Drywall Estimator – Tampa/Orlando

Just Construction Recruitment; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Three weeks paid vacation

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Just Construction Recruitment is seeking experienced estimators for commercial drywall and interior construction projects in Tampa and Orlando, Florida. The role focuses on preparing bids and detailed estimates for major commercial interiors work.

Ideal candidates will have strong take-off and cost-analysis skills, proficiency with OST/Bluebeam/QuickBid, and the ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines within a proven contractor environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Estimator in commercial drywall/interior construction.
• Strong understanding of commercial drywall systems and methods.
• Experience completing detailed quantity take-offs.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and construction documents.
• Knowledge of labour productivity, material costs and subcontractor pricing.
• Experience estimating commercial drywall, metal framing and acoustical ceiling packages.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as OST, QuickBid, Bluebeam.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Strong communication within an estimating team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and competitive estimates for commercial drywall and interior construction projects.
• Complete accurate quantity take-offs from architectural drawings, plans and specifications.
• Estimate commercial drywall, metal framing, light gauge framing, insulation and acoustical ceiling packages.
• Review drawings, specifications and bid documents to establish project scope and identify potential issues.
• Calculate material, labour and equipment requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Develop detailed cost breakdowns and competitive bid proposals.
• Identify potential cost savings, exclusions and value-engineering opportunities.
• Communicate with general contractors, suppliers and internal project teams throughout the bidding process.
• Manage multiple estimates and tender deadlines.
• Assist with bid reviews, pricing negotiations and project handovers to the operations team.

Skills

Estimating

Take-offs

Cost analysis

Bid development

Communication

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff (OST)

QuickBid

Bluebeam

Job description

Just Construction Recruitment is seeking experienced estimators for commercial drywall and interior construction projects in Tampa and Orlando, Florida. The role focuses on preparing bids and detailed estimates for major commercial interiors work.

Ideal candidates will have strong take-off and cost-analysis skills, proficiency with OST/Bluebeam/QuickBid, and the ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines within a proven contractor environment.