Drywall Estimator - Cincinnati, OH
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A leading ENR Top 100 General Contractor delivering complex commercial construction projects across the US - Self Perform Team
On Offer
- Opportunity to work with a leading national General Contractor.
- Exposure to some of the nation's largest projects.
- Professional development and potential leadership opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed self-perform drywall estimates, including quantity takeoffs, labor, materials, and pricing
- Develop labor productivity rates using historical data and project-specific requirements
- Prepare bids and proposals for Lump Sum, GMP, and Cost Plus contracts
- Review drawings, specifications, and project schedules to identify scope gaps and risks
- Develop value engineering solutions and cost-effective construction alternatives
- Analyze project schedules, sequencing, and labor requirements
- Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing
- Prepare detailed scopes of work for drywall and related trade packages
- Participate in constructability reviews and coordinate with design and project teams
- Compare estimates against previous pricing and identify cost differences
- Support subcontractor bid reviews and procurement recommendations
- Coordinate project handoffs with operations teams
- Support and mentor junior estimating team members when required
Requirements
- 3+ years of estimating experience within drywall or specialty interior construction
- Experience estimating framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, specialty ceilings, cold-formed metal framing, or doors, frames, and hardware
- Strong understanding of self-perform estimating, labor productivity, and construction methods
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
- Experience preparing detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates
- Familiarity with computer-based takeoff and estimating software
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Strong subcontractor coordination and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple estimates and meet deadlines
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
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