Drywall Estimator

Compensation Range:
$110,000.00 - $130,000.00 Annual Salary

Job Description Summary

Overall planning and management of estimating activities for specific construction projects, including preparation, interpretation and presentation of estimates.

Job Description

P OSITION R ESPONSIBILITIES AND D UTIES

Key Responsibilities:

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Simultaneously Leads one or more estimate/budget/pursuit and in addition has capacity be support others on estimating pursuits

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Is a mentor to one or more estimating staff

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Can quickly and accurately diagnose error, scope, exclusions in subcontractor estimates

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Can review, prepare, and review others’ quantity take-offs

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Train and develop Intern and Interim Project Engineers

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Spearheads and maintains historical costs

Daily responsibilities:

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Prepares customized subcontracting bidders list(s) to the correct type of job

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Maintains great relationship with trade partners

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Assist jobsite staff with estimating support

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Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and material pricing

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Prepare conceptual estimates

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Prepare subcontractors bid list

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Leads and/or participates in bid day compilation

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Review plans and specifications

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Can generate high level VE/VM log with accuracy

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Follows bid schedule and can realign deliverable dates with minimal impact, through the use and management of the Estimate Checklist

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Builds consensus on applied fee strategy

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Review Subcontractor prequalification on prospective trade partners

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Draft the first pass at General Conditions and General Requirements

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Set-up and review General Conditions and General Requirements with the Operations team

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Generates scope sheets for all CSI divisions

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Sets up and conducts GO / NO GO for Swinerton self-perform trades

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Supports and trains estimating staff (as applicable)

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Supports post-bid buyouts (as applicable)

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Complete other responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

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Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Minimum 3 years estimating or related experience

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Ability to read and understand specifications, drawings, and BIM Models.

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Ability to make accurate judgements and calculate associated risks

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Ability to use all estimating software such Excel, Bluebeam, Revit, Destini, or other programs to complete daily duties

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Working knowledge of current construction costs and principles

Anticipated Job Application Deadline:
10/01/2026