Drywall Estimator

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:

• 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