Senior Drywall Estimator

confidential; Dallas (GA); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

ConstructionExecs in Dallas, GA seeks a Senior Drywall Estimator to lead commercial project estimates from bid invitation through proposal submission. This hands-on role requires taking ownership of estimating activities and mentoring junior estimators within an established preconstruction team.

You will review drawings and specs, perform detailed takeoffs, compile labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs, and develop competitive project proposals.

Qualifikationen

• Experience estimating commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of drywall systems (metal framing, insulation, acoustical ceilings).
• Ability to independently perform detailed takeoffs.
• Experience reviewing architectural drawings and specs.
• Solid understanding of labor, material costs and project pricing.
• Experience preparing competitive commercial bids.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work with a larger preconstruction team.

Aufgaben

• Lead the estimating process for commercial drywall projects.
• Review drawings, specs, and bid documents for accuracy.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and material calculations.
• Prepare labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Develop comprehensive, competitive project proposals.
• Identify scope gaps, risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Obtain and evaluate pricing from materials and subs.
• Coordinate with general contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Participate in bid reviews and provide estimating recommendations.
• Mentor junior estimators and takeoff personnel.
• Ensure accurate project handoffs with preconstruction and operations teams.

Kenntnisse

Estimating leadership

Takeoff accuracy

Drawings review

Pricing knowledge

Bid experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Jobbeschreibung

Dallas, GA

Senior Drywall Estimator

The Organization

Our client is an established and expanding commercial contractor experiencing significant growth and investing in its people, processes, and leadership team. The organization is seeking to strengthen and develop its estimating department while supporting continued growth.

The Role

Reporting to the Vice President of Preconstruction, the Senior Estimator will lead the preparation of accurate, competitive estimates for commercial projects. This is a hands‑on senior‑level position for an experienced professional who can manage the process from bid invitation through proposal submission, take ownership of estimating responsibilities from day one, and work alongside an established preconstruction team, including developing estimators and takeoff support personnel.

Core Responsibilities

• Estimating Lead: Lead the estimating process for commercial construction projects.
• Plan Review: Review construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Takeoffs: Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and material calculations.
• Cost Estimates: Prepare accurate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Proposals: Develop comprehensive and competitive project proposals.
• Scope Review: Identify scope gaps, potential risks, and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Pricing: Obtain and evaluate material and subcontractor pricing.
• Coordination: Coordinate with general contractors, vendors, and internal project teams.
• Bid Reviews: Participate in bid reviews and provide estimating recommendations.
• Mentorship: Support and mentor junior estimators and takeoff personnel.
• Project Handoffs: Work closely with preconstruction and operations leadership to ensure accurate project handoffs.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: Extensive experience estimating commercial projects.
• System Knowledge: Strong knowledge of metal framing, insulation, acoustical ceilings, and related scopes.
• Takeoff Ability: Ability to independently perform and manage detailed construction takeoffs.
• Document Review: Experience reviewing architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Pricing Knowledge: Strong understanding of labor productivity, material costs, and project pricing.
• Bid Experience: Experience preparing estimates for competitive commercial construction bids.
• Communication: Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Collaboration: Ability to work independently while collaborating with a larger preconstruction team.

Benefits

Join an established commercial contractor experiencing significant growth. Work directly with an experienced and supportive leadership team. Play an important role in the continued development of the preconstruction department. Work in an entrepreneurial environment that values accountability, initiative, and teamwork. Enjoy a collaborative workplace with minimal micromanagement and an emphasis on getting the job done.

Base Salary: $140,000 to $170,000, depending on experience.

Annual Bonus: Opportunity based on company profitability.

Health Insurance: Company pays 50% of employee premium.

Dental Insurance:

Paid Time Off: Paid time off and company holidays.