Estimator - Commercial Interior Construction

We’re seeking an experienced Commercial Interior Construction Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive bids for commercial interior projects. The ideal candidate has direct estimating experience with drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, flooring, or similar interior finish trades and can manage the estimating process from initial plan review through final bid submission.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work on commercial interior construction projects.
• Review blueprints, specifications, contracts, and bid revisions to define project scope and quantities.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and calculate material requirements, installation costs, and labor projections.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals, verifying pricing accuracy and scope coverage.
• Identify missing scope, conflicting responsibilities, exclusions, and constructability issues before bid submission.
• Develop pricing based on project requirements, current market rates, and historical cost data.
• Prepare bid packages with itemized costs, scope definitions, assumptions, exclusions, and alternative options.
• Recommend cost-saving materials and installation methods while maintaining project quality and specifications.
• Coordinate with project managers, field supervisors, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to clarify scope and resolve pricing questions.
• Maintain accurate estimating records, vendor pricing, bid logs, and cost databases.
• Monitor changes in labor rates, material costs, subcontractor pricing, and market conditions.
• Prepare preliminary budgets, negotiated estimates, change-order pricing, and revised proposals.
• Develop cost summaries and scope documentation for projects awarded to the construction team.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and bid reviews.
• Manage multiple estimates while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Improve estimating procedures and cost-tracking practices to strengthen pricing consistency.

Requirements

• 3+ years of estimating experience in commercial interior construction.
• Required: 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.
• Proven experience performing quantity takeoffs and preparing detailed commercial bids.
• Ability to evaluate 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 skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.