Commercial Drywall & Acoustical Estimator

Position Summary

Our company is seeking an experienced Commercial Drywall & Acoustical Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive estimates for commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, insulation, and related specialty construction projects. The successful candidate will partner with leadership, project management, field operations, vendors, subcontractors, and clients to secure profitable work and ensure a seamless transition from estimating to project execution. This is a full-time, in-person position based in our Crofton, Maryland office.

About Tricon Construction, Inc.

Founded in 1992, Tricon Construction, Inc. has grown to become one of the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore metropolitan area's leading and fastest-growing specialty contractors. Tricon specializes in commercial drywall, metal framing, insulation, and acoustical ceiling systems, delivering high-quality workmanship and exceptional service to general contractors throughout the region. For more than three decades, Tricon has built its reputation on competitive pricing, exceptional project execution, attention to detail, safety, and uncompromising quality. Our commitment to excellence has earned numerous industry awards and recognition from many of the region's premier general contractors as one of the area's top-performing specialty subcontractors. At Tricon, we recognize that our people are our greatest competitive advantage. Our continued success is built upon the knowledge, dedication, and professionalism of our employees. We foster a collaborative, team-oriented culture where employees are empowered to contribute, grow professionally, and share in the Company's long-term success. As an employee-owned company, Tricon offers more than just a job—we offer an opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career. We invest in our employees through competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and a collaborative work environment where individual contributions are recognized and rewarded. Our compensation package includes a competitive salary ranging from $115,000–$140,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications, performance-based bonus opportunities, medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (if applicable), Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), allowing every employee to share in the Company's continued growth and success.

Why Build Your Career with Tricon?

Employee Ownership: Become an employee-owner through our ESOP and share directly in the Company's long-term success.

Challenging Projects: Work on premier commercial construction projects throughout the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore metropolitan region.

Professional Growth: Expand your expertise through challenging assignments, collaboration with experienced professionals, and opportunities for advancement.

Team Culture: Join an organization that values integrity, accountability, safety, collaboration, quality workmanship, and respect.

Essential Functions

Prepare complete quantity take-offs using OST and QuickBid; review plans, specifications, and addenda; identify scope gaps and value engineering opportunities; attend pre-bid meetings and site visits; solicit and evaluate vendor pricing; prepare RFIs and bid packages; analyze labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs; participate in bid reviews; coordinate project handoffs and job setup; maintain estimating documentation; perform post-project reviews; perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5–7 years of commercial drywall estimating experience.
• Experience estimating drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, insulation, and related systems.
• Experience bidding projects exceeding $10 million.
• Strong blueprint reading, analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

• Preferred Qualifications

  Experience with On-Screen Takeoff (OST), QuickBid, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Office, construction accounting software, OSHA 30 certification, and a degree in Construction Management or a related field.

  Core Competencies

  Accuracy

  • Integrity
  • Customer Focus
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Negotiation
  • Initiative
  • Time Management
  • Continuous Improvement

  Work Environment & Physical Demands

  Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., in-person in Crofton. Occasional travel to project sites. Ability to walk active construction sites, climb stairs, navigate uneven terrain, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

  Reporting Relationship

  Reports to the Vice President of Estimating or other designated supervisor.

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  Tricon Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

  Disclaimer

  This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities. Management reserves the right to modify responsibilities as business needs require.