Senior Estimator

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Senior Estimator

Location:

FL|Florida

Industry:

Drywall

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Salary:

$90,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annual

About the Client

This role is with a well-established commercial drywall contractor with over four decades of experience serving Central Florida, including Orlando and Tampa. The company is known for its exceptional craftsmanship, emphasis on safety, and award-winning performance on complex commercial projects. Their work spans sectors such as education, medical facilities, theme parks, hospitality, government, and commercial construction. With strong leadership, investment in employee development programs, and advanced pre-construction techniques like BIM and design assist , they deliver high-quality solutions and build long-standing relationships with partners across the construction industry.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Drywall Estimator to lead the estimating function for commercial drywall and specialty interior systems. This role will play a critical part in shaping competitive, accurate bids while collaborating closely with project management, operations, and leadership to support profitable project acquisition and execution.

Lead the development of comprehensive cost estimates for commercial drywall, metal-framed assemblies, acoustical ceilings, and related specialty scopes.
Review project plans, specifications, and scopes of work to identify requirements, exclusions, risks, and opportunities.
Perform detailed takeoffs of material quantities and labor requirements using industry-standard estimating tools/software.
Prepare complete bid packages, including proposals, pricing sheets, scopes of work, and support documentation.
Collaborate with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to obtain competitive quotes and verify pricing assumptions.
Work with project managers and leadership to align estimates with scheduling, logistics, constructability, and risk management.
Mentor and support junior estimators and coordinate estimating workflows to ensure timely submissions.
Maintain and update historical cost databases, pricing standards, and estimating benchmarks.
Present and justify estimates to internal stakeholders and participate in pre-bid and post-bid review sessions.

About the Candidate

Experience: Minimum 5+ years of estimating experience in commercial drywall and interior finishing construction (or related sectors).
Strong knowledge of drywall systems, metal framing, acoustical ceiling systems, and commercial construction documentation.
Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, Quick Bid, Timberline, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills — with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze construction plans, specifications, and contractual documents.
Proven ability to lead complex bid efforts from start to finish with minimal supervision.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience with BIM/VDC and design assist pre-construction processes.
Strong vendor and subcontractor network within the commercial construction market.
Prior experience mentoring or supervising junior estimating staff.
Opportunity to lead and influence estimating strategy on high-profile commercial construction projects.
Collaborative work environment with experienced leaders and a culture of continuous improvement.
Competitive compensation aligned with experience and industry standards.