Estimator - Commercial Interior Finishes

AlphaX • Pensacola, FL

7h

About The Position

A well-established specialty interiors contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator to price interior finish work, including drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, and flooring, for projects in the Pensacola area. The Estimator produces accurate cost estimates and competitive bids and collaborates with subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams throughout the estimating process.

The role owns the full estimating cycle, from plan review and quantity takeoffs through subcontractor pricing evaluation and final bid submission. It also prepares preliminary budgets, negotiated proposals, change-order estimates, and revised bids; attends pre-bid meetings and site visits; and provides documented cost breakdowns and scope assumptions at project handoff.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial construction estimating experience.
• Hands-on estimating experience with drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, commercial flooring, or related interior finish trades.
• Strong understanding of interior materials, installation methods, labor requirements, trade sequencing, and cost structures.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, specifications, contracts, addenda, and bid documents.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, budgeting, and commercial bid preparation.
• Ability to evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals and identify pricing discrepancies, scope gaps, and exclusions.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, or comparable estimating software.
• Knowledge of labor rates, material pricing, equipment costs, and subcontractor costs.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with internal teams, trade partners, suppliers, and clients.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to catch omissions, pricing errors, and financial risks.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and competing deadlines.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceiling systems, flooring, and related interior finishes.
• Review blueprints, architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, addenda, and bid revisions to define scope and quantities.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and calculate labor hours, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Build estimates using supplier pricing, labor rates, historical cost data, and market conditions.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals, compare pricing, and confirm complete scope coverage.
• Identify missing work, trade conflicts, exclusions, installation challenges, and budget risks before bid submission.
• Assemble bid packages with itemized costs, scope definitions, assumptions, exclusions, clarifications, and alternates.
• Recommend cost-effective materials and installation methods that meet specifications and quality standards.
• Work with project managers, field teams, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to clarify scope and resolve pricing questions.
• Maintain bid records, vendor contacts, historical cost data, and estimating databases.
• Track changes in labor costs, material pricing, subcontractor rates, and industry trends.
• Prepare preliminary budgets, negotiated proposals, change-order estimates, and revised bids as requirements evolve.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, conduct site visits, and participate in post-bid reviews.
• Provide detailed cost breakdowns and documented scope assumptions at project handoff.
• Manage multiple estimates while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Recommend improvements to estimating procedures, cost tracking, and pricing consistency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• A consistent pipeline of commercial interior construction work.
• Diverse projects spanning drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, and interior finishes.
• A collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Long-term career growth potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED