Drywall Estimator
gpacLouisville (KY)
About the role
Commercial Drywall Estimator A well-established commercial interiors contractor is hiring a Drywall Estimator to bid and win projects across their full scope: drywall, acoustical ceilings, structural framing, and light gauge metal framing. You'll work with project managers and leadership on a strong pipeline of commercial work, including office, healthcare, education, retail, and multifamily projects.
What you'll do:
- Prepare accurate, competitive bids for commercial drywall, acoustical ceiling (ACT), light gauge metal framing, and structural/CFS framing packages
- Perform quantity takeoffs from plans and specs using On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or similar
- Review drawings, specifications, and addenda, and identify scope gaps, exclusions, and value-engineering opportunities
- Get and level material and sub pricing, and build labor and production estimates
- Write clear proposals with inclusions, exclusions, and qualifications
- Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks, and build relationships with general contractors
- Hand awarded projects off to operations with complete estimate documentation
- What you'll bring 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial drywall, framing, or interior systems
- Working knowledge of ACT systems, metal stud framing, structural/CFS framing, and fire-rated and acoustical assemblies
- Proficiency with digital takeoff software and ExcelStrong blueprint and spec reading skills, and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple bids and hit deadlines
- Field or project management experience is a plus
- What's offered
- Competitive base salary plus bonus potential
- Health, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) with match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Stable company with consistent backlog and growth opportunities
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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