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:

 POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Key Responsibilities:

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

• Is a mentor to one or more estimating staff

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

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

• Train and develop Intern and Interim Project Engineers

• Spearheads and maintains historical costs

Daily responsibilities:

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

• Maintains great relationship with trade partners

• Assist jobsite staff with estimating support

• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and material pricing

• Prepare conceptual estimates

• Prepare subcontractors bid list  

• Leads and/or participates in bid day compilation

• Review plans and specifications

• Can generate high level VE/VM log with accuracy

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

• Builds consensus on applied fee strategy

• Review Subcontractor prequalification on prospective trade partners

• Draft the first pass at General Conditions and General Requirements

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

• Generates scope sheets for all CSI divisions

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

• Supports and trains estimating staff (as applicable)

• Supports post-bid buyouts (as applicable)

• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

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

• Minimum 3 years estimating or related experience

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

• Ability to make accurate judgements and calculate associated risks

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

• Working knowledge of current construction costs and principles

Anticipated Job Application Deadline:

09/01/2026