We’re looking for a Commercial Construction Estimator with direct experience pricing interior finish projects. You’ll be responsible for translating construction plans into reliable cost forecasts and competitive bids, with a focus on drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, and related trades. Key Responsibilities • Develop project pricing for commercial drywall, framing, ceiling systems, flooring, and interior finish installations. • Analyze blueprints, specifications, contract documents, and bid revisions to establish quantities and define the work required. • Complete detailed quantity takeoffs and calculate labor hours, material requirements, equipment expenses, and subcontractor costs. • Build estimates using current supplier pricing, labor rates, historical project costs, and prevailing market conditions. • Request and assess trade contractor and supplier proposals, compare pricing, and confirm that all scope requirements are covered. • Identify missing work, conflicting trade responsibilities, exclusions, installation challenges, and potential budget exposure before bids are finalized. • Assemble bid submissions with itemized costs, defined scopes, assumptions, exclusions, clarifications, and alternate pricing. • Recommend cost-saving materials or installation methods that meet project specifications and quality expectations. • Coordinate with project managers, field teams, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to resolve pricing and scope questions. • Maintain organized bid records, vendor contacts, historical cost data, and estimating databases. • Track changes in labor costs, material pricing, subcontractor rates, and industry trends. • Prepare preliminary budgets, negotiated proposals, change-order pricing, and revised estimates as project requirements evolve. • Attend pre-bid meetings, conduct site visits, and participate in post-bid reviews. • Deliver detailed cost breakdowns and documented scope assumptions to project teams during handoff. • Manage several estimates at once while meeting bid deadlines and maintaining pricing accuracy. • Refine estimating procedures and cost-tracking methods to improve consistency and efficiency. Requirements • 3+ years of commercial construction estimating experience. • Required: Hands-on estimating experience in drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, commercial flooring, or related interior finish trades. • Strong understanding of interior construction materials, installation methods, labor requirements, sequencing, and cost structures. • Ability to interpret architectural plans, specifications, contracts, addenda, and bid documents. • Experience with detailed quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, budgeting, and commercial bid preparation. • Ability to evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals, compare bids, and identify scope discrepancies. • Proficiency with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, or comparable estimating software. • Knowledge of construction labor rates, material pricing, equipment expenses, and subcontractor costs. • Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Effective communication and collaboration abilities. • Careful attention to detail and the ability to identify omissions, pricing errors, and financial risks. • Ability to manage multiple bids and competing deadlines. • High school diploma or equivalent required. • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Benefits • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. • Health, dental, and vision insurance. • 401(k) with company match. • Paid time off and company holidays. • Consistent pipeline of commercial interior construction projects. • Diverse projects involving drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, and interior finishes. • Collaborative, team-oriented work environment. • Professional development and advancement opportunities. • Long-term career growth potential.