Estimator - Commercial Interior Construction

AlphaHire • Bentonville, AR

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About The Position

The Commercial Interior Construction Estimator develops accurate cost projections and competitive bids for commercial interior construction projects. The role manages pricing from initial document review through final bid submission, with direct estimating work in drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, or similar interior finish trades. Estimates cover labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work, and may include preliminary budgets, negotiated estimates, change-order pricing, and revised proposals. The Estimator works with project managers, field supervisors, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to resolve scope questions and prepare cost summaries and scope documentation for awarded projects. The position also maintains estimating records and cost information, tracks market changes, and improves estimating and cost-tracking practices.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of estimating experience in commercial interior construction.
• Direct estimating experience with commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, or related interior finish trades.
• Strong knowledge of interior construction materials, installation methods, trade sequencing, and project costs.
• Ability to interpret architectural plans, specifications, contracts, addenda, and bid documents.
• Demonstrated experience performing quantity takeoffs and preparing detailed commercial bids.
• Ability to analyze subcontractor and supplier proposals and identify pricing or scope discrepancies.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, or comparable estimating software.
• Understanding of labor rates, material pricing, equipment expenses, and subcontractor costs.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• An associate's or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Build project estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work for commercial interior construction.
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, contract requirements, bid revisions, addenda, and other bid documents to establish quantities and define the work involved.
• Complete detailed quantity takeoffs and develop installation and labor cost projections.
• Gather trade contractor and supplier pricing, assess proposals, and confirm all required work is included.
• Identify missing scope, conflicting responsibilities, exclusions, and constructability concerns before finalizing bids.
• Establish pricing using project requirements, current market rates, and historical cost information.
• Assemble bid packages with itemized costs, defined scopes, pricing assumptions, exclusions, and alternative options.
• Recommend material or installation alternatives that reduce costs while meeting project specifications and quality standards.
• Work with project managers, field supervisors, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to resolve scope questions.
• Maintain accurate estimating records, vendor pricing, bid logs, and cost databases.
• Track changes in labor rates, material costs, subcontractor pricing, and market conditions.
• Develop preliminary budgets, negotiated estimates, change-order pricing, and revised proposals as needed.
• Prepare cost summaries and scope documentation for projects awarded to the construction team.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, visit project sites, and participate in bid reviews.
• Manage multiple estimates while delivering complete and accurate bids on schedule.
• Improve estimating methods and cost-tracking practices to strengthen pricing accuracy.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Steady pipeline of commercial interior projects
• Exposure to varied drywall, metal framing, ceiling, flooring, and interior finish work
• Collaborative team environment
• Long-term career growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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