Estimator

Suburban Drywall•Drywall - Lake Mills, WI

10d

About The Position

The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for framing, drywall, and insulation projects by reviewing construction documents, performing detailed take-offs, and calculating all associated material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs. This role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and analytical skills to meet bid deadlines, document scope inclusions and exclusions, and maintain current pricing information. The Estimator collaborates with internal teams, vendors, and customers, responds to bid opportunities, revises estimates as needed, and supports successful project acquisition through clear communication and thorough analysis.

Requirements

Residential and commercial experience
Highly organized
Time management and prioritization
Advanced math skills
Computer skills
Detail-oriented
Collaborative skills
Valid driver's license
Ability to read construction documents (plans and specifications)
Analytical skills
Follow directions

Responsibilities

Review construction documents and understand the scope of work
Execute take-offs of construction documents
Inputs take-offs into a bid form or spreadsheet
Stays informed of current material pricing.
Obtains pricing for any specialty materials
Calculates and documents all material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs included in each estimate
Develops and maintains resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, UL listings, government requirements, etc.
Meets prescribed bid due dates
Respond to bid invitations
Document and revise bids as required by RFI’s CBs etc.
Clearly document inclusions/exclusions & options on estimates
Attends scope review meetings as required
Communicate with other divisions/locations/estimators as required
Communicate with customers
Bid follow-up as required/ directed
Attend departmental meetings as required