Senior Drywall Project Manager & Estimator

Acousti Engineering Company of Florida; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Acousti Engineering is seeking an experienced Estimator/Project Manager to lead commercial drywall projects from inception to completion. You will estimate, bid, and manage projects to ensure timely, profitable results while maintaining relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

In this role, you will guide take-offs, material orders, scheduling, and budgets, while mentoring team members and driving continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of proven project management experience in commercial drywall and/or ceiling projects.
• Strong proficiency in On-Screen Takeoff and QuickBid.
• Experience managing commercial construction projects from start to finish.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and coach others.

Responsibilities

• Review project scope and identify risks, confirming expectations with all stakeholders from the outset.
• Ensure bid proposals are accurate and manage projects to meet profit expectations.
• Oversee projects from initiation to completion, including take-offs, material orders, communication, and punch lists.
• Maintain a solid understanding of pricing and proposal models to secure profitable projects.
• Lead client interactions and sales efforts, guiding customers from initial contact through project close.
• Identify and maximize opportunities to gain market share from competitors through consultative selling.
• Build a network of qualified leads through referrals, cold calling, email, and other networking methods.
• Manage billing and collections, preparing monthly payment requests and following up on overdue payments.
• Track and maintain control over project schedules and budgets on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Effectively communicate with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams on project specifications, costs, and challenges.
• Use expertise in drywall installation to troubleshoot field issues and anticipate challenges.
• Negotiate material buyouts to secure the best possible pricing.
• Evaluate and respond to customer proposals and RFPs for large renovation and CapEx projects, including reviewing blueprints, specifications, and contracts.
• Stay up to date with industry practices, materials, and installation methods, offering guidance to teams and clients.

Skills

Project management

On-Screen Takeoff

QuickBid

Communication

Leadership

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree or higher

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

QuickBid

Job description

Acousti Engineering is seeking an experienced Estimator/Project Manager to lead commercial drywall projects from inception to completion. You will estimate, bid, and manage projects to ensure timely, profitable results while maintaining relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

In this role, you will guide take-offs, material orders, scheduling, and budgets, while mentoring team members and driving continuous improvement across projects.