Senior SPO Drywall Estimator — Travel 10-20%

Turner Construction Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits including medical, +

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare Self-Perform Operations (SPO) drywall estimates from drawings and specs. You will communicate bids, manage document control, and collaborate with the Preconstruction team to address design issues and risks.

The role involves developing labor-loaded schedules, evaluating subcontractor proposals, and supporting post-bid activities. Expected travel is limited and a related degree is favorable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience performing detailed estimates for specialty scopes of work such as framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, specialty ceilings, delegated design cold formed metal framing, and doors, frames, and hardware.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and Trade practices.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.
• Knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents.
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, and familiar with computer-based takeoff and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed SPO drywall estimates including quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items in assigned scope.
• Generate labor productivity rates using historical data and project constraints.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships to solicit competitive pricing.
• Prepare and assemble drywall bids and proposals for different contract types (Lump Sum, GMP, Cost Plus).
• Identify design issues and project risks, propose solutions with Preconstruction team.

Skills

Reading documents

Estimating & takeoffs

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Takeoff/estimating software

Job description

Turner Construction Company is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare Self-Perform Operations (SPO) drywall estimates from drawings and specs. You will communicate bids, manage document control, and collaborate with the Preconstruction team to address design issues and risks.

The role involves developing labor-loaded schedules, evaluating subcontractor proposals, and supporting post-bid activities. Expected travel is limited and a related degree is favorable.