Estimator Position We are seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive bids for commercial interior construction projects. The ideal candidate has direct estimating experience with drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, commercial flooring, and related interior finish systems. This role manages the estimating process from initial bid review through proposal submission and project handoff, including quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, subcontractor pricing, and bid preparation. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of managing multiple bids and deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial interior construction projects involving drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, and related finishes.
Review architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, addenda, and bid documents to determine project scope.
Perform quantity takeoffs and calculate labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other project costs.
Solicit, evaluate, compare, and level bids from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
Identify scope gaps, exclusions, overlaps, constructability concerns, and potential cost risks.
Develop competitive pricing based on project requirements, market conditions, and historical cost data.
Prepare bid proposals with detailed pricing breakdowns, scope summaries, clarifications, exclusions, assumptions, and alternates.
Identify value-engineering opportunities and recommend cost-effective alternatives.
Coordinate with Project Managers, field teams, subcontractors, suppliers, general contractors, and clients to clarify project requirements.
Maintain estimating databases, historical pricing, vendor information, bid logs, and supporting documentation.
Monitor labor rates, material costs, subcontractor pricing, and market trends to improve estimating accuracy.
Prepare conceptual budgets, negotiated bids, change-order estimates, and revised proposals as needed.
Provide detailed cost breakdowns, budgets, assumptions, and scope information during project handoff.
Participate in pre-bid meetings, jobsite visits, post-bid reviews, and scope discussions.
Track multiple bids and ensure proposals are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
Identify opportunities to improve estimating procedures, pricing strategies, and overall efficiency.
