Posted 04/06/2026
Job Number: 16100
Estimator
Alpharetta, Georgia • Onsite
Industry: Construction
Job Category: Construction
Job Type: Direct Hire
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Job Description
Position Title: Estimator
The Estimator plays a critical role in the success of complex construction projects, ensuring accurate and competitive bids are prepared. This position demands strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of materials and pricing for drywall projects. The Estimator will lead the preparation of bids while managing vendor outreach and negotiations. The fast-paced environment requires adaptability and a commitment to quality and detail. A successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative setting, contributing to the team’s high standards and expectations.
Estimator Responsibilities:
- Leading the preparation of accurate, timely, and competitive bids for complex projects
- Performing comprehensive quantity takeoffs, advanced pricing analysis, and risk assessments using estimating tools
- Managing vendor and subcontractor outreach and negotiations to secure competitive pricing
- Maintaining compliance with estimating SOPs and ensuring quality control of bid documents
- Driving continuous improvement in estimating processes and mentoring Assistant Estimators
- Developing pricing strategies, labor productivity analysis, and material escalation forecasts
- Validating subcontractor bids and reconciling against internal estimates
- Leading bid preparation for large-scale projects, ensuring completeness and competitiveness
- Coordinating internal bid reviews and presenting final proposals to leadership
- Performing risk assessments on scope gaps, schedule impacts, and market conditions
- Identifying value engineering opportunities and proposing cost-saving alternatives
- Negotiating subcontractor pricing and terms
- Escalating major risks or deviations to the Director of Estimating
Estimator Requirements:
- 2+ years of proven experience leading bids on interior commercial drywall projects with project sizes around 1-2M
- Strong ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs across multiple trades
- Demonstrated experience in subcontractor and vendor outreach, bid leveling, and negotiations
- Ability to analyze pricing, labor productivity, and material costs to build reliable estimates
- Understanding of materials and pricing for drywall projects
- Experience reviewing and validating subcontractor bids against internal estimates
- Strong understanding of construction drawings, scopes of work, and project specifications
- Ability to identify risk, scope gaps, and cost-saving opportunities
- Experience leading full bid processes, including coordinating internal reviews and final submissions
- Knowledge of contract requirements and client bid compliance standards
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality control and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
- Confident communicator, comfortable presenting estimates and recommendations to leadership
- Experience with OST, Quick Bid, and/or BuzzBid is preferred
- Construction Management Degree is preferred
Benefits:
- 401(k) with 4% match
- Medical coverage + Dental and vision with Life insurance provided
- PTO + Holidays
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance with gas card
If you are an Estimator looking to take the next step in your career, apply now! #LI-CM1
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