Drywall Estimator (Tampa)

We are working with a leading commercial specialty contractor specializing in drywall, acoustical ceilings, and interior systems across high-rise residential, healthcare, and institutional projects. They are seeking a skilled Drywall Estimator to play a key role in the preconstruction process, providing accurate cost estimates and strategic insight to support project success and company growth.

Key Responsibilities :

• Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and contract documents to define full scope of drywall, metal stud framing, acoustical ceilings, and related interior systems.
• Perform precise take-offs for materials (gypsum board, metal studs, channels, finishing compounds, acoustic panels), labor, equipment, and subcontractor contributions.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates including material pricing, labor rates, equipment costs, overhead, markups, and contingencies.
• Develop professional bid proposals with clear assumptions, exclusions, and value-engineering alternatives.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and field teams to ensure estimates reflect realistic productivity, logistics, and site conditions.
• Maintain and update internal estimating databases with labor rates, material costs, vendor quotes, and historical performance data.
• Present estimates during bid review meetings, clarifying assumptions and identifying risks or opportunities.
• Recommend value-engineering solutions to optimize cost or schedule while maintaining compliance and performance standards.
• Ensure estimates comply with all codes, safety regulations, fire ratings, acoustical performance standards, and contract requirements.
• Support post-bid efforts by helping project teams track performance against original estimates.

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