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Drywall Estimator

Gpac
  • Chicago, IL
  • 80000–120000
  • Instant Apply
4 days ago

Job Description

Commercial Drywall Estimator

A well-established commercial interiors contractor is hiring a Drywall Estimator to bid and win projects across their full scope: drywall, acoustical ceilings, structural framing, and light gauge metal framing. You'll work with project managers and leadership on a strong pipeline of commercial work, including office, healthcare, education, retail, and multifamily projects.

What you'll do

  • Prepare accurate, competitive bids for commercial drywall, acoustical ceiling (ACT), light gauge metal framing, and structural/CFS framing packages
  • Perform quantity takeoffs from plans and specs using On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or similar
  • Review drawings, specifications, and addenda, and identify scope gaps, exclusions, and value-engineering opportunities
  • Get and level material and sub pricing, and build labor and production estimates
  • Write clear proposals with inclusions, exclusions, and qualifications
  • Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks, and build relationships with general contractors
  • Hand awarded projects off to operations with complete estimate documentation

What you'll bring

  • 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial drywall, framing, or interior systems
  • Working knowledge of ACT systems, metal stud framing, structural/CFS framing, and fire-rated and acoustical assemblies
  • Proficiency with digital takeoff software and Excel
  • Strong blueprint and spec reading skills, and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple bids and hit deadlines
  • Field or project management experience is a plus

What's offered

  • Competitive base salary plus bonus potential
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Stable company with consistent backlog and growth opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary80000–120000
Company Size100 to 499 employees
Year Founded1990
Websitehttp://www.gogpac.com/

About Company

Gpac’s mission is to be the preferred staffing and recruitment solution by effectively delivering and connecting talent with successful companies and organizations.

Our team, with collective experience of over 250 years, is passionate about wh

Skills

  • Acousticsunmatched
  • Biddingunmatched
  • Blueprintsunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Pricingunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Proposal Writingunmatched
  • Retailunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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