Commercial Interiors Estimator (Drywall/Framing/ACT) - Kennesaw, GA

United Contractor Services • Kennesaw, GA

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About The Position

United Contractor Services is seeking an Estimator to price commercial interior packages, from initial takeoff through bid day and handoff to operations. The role focuses on estimating metal framing, drywall, and acoustical ceiling scopes for commercial projects across the company’s markets. The estimator performs detailed quantity takeoffs, develops labor and material pricing, reviews specifications for exclusions and scope gaps, prepares proposals, communicates with general contractors, visits project sites, and transfers awarded estimates to project managers and superintendents.

The position is part of an established estimating team and offers exposure to a variety of commercial project types and sizes, along with opportunities to grow within a national organization toward senior estimating, chief estimator, or preconstruction leadership. United Contractor Services is a nationwide commercial interiors contractor with offices in multiple markets and scopes that include metal framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings, EIFS, stucco, painting, and Division 8 and 10 specialties.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience estimating commercial drywall, metal framing, and/or acoustical ceilings for a subcontractor or general contractor.
• Confidence using takeoff and estimating software; experience with On-Screen Takeoff and QuickBid or similar platforms is relevant.
• Strong command of construction documents, including architectural plans, partition schedules, reflected ceiling plans, and specifications.
• Organized and accurate under deadline pressure, including when multiple bids are due in the same week.
• Comfortable communicating by phone with general contractors and vendors, and able to build relationships that generate repeat work.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of UL-rated assemblies, STC requirements, and seismic or deflection considerations.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed takeoffs from plans and specifications, including wall types, framing gauges and spacing, board layers, finish levels, ceiling systems, and soffits.
• Develop labor and material pricing using productivity rates, current material costs, and project conditions.
• Review specifications for exclusions, alternates, and scope gaps before they result in change orders.
• Write proposals and scope letters, and follow up with general contractors through bid day and afterward.
• Visit job sites and attend pre-bid meetings to understand access, phasing, and existing conditions.
• Hand awarded work over to project managers and superintendents with a clear, well-documented estimate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed