Estimator - Drywall
- Los Angeles, CA
- $92,000-125,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performance bonuses
- Stock options
- Profit-sharing
- Full suite of personal benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
- Organize and review bid documents for clarity, completeness, and compliance with company standards
- Analyze plans and specifications, identifying and resolving any ambiguities before submission
- Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, and equipment
- Customize quantity data per client request (by area, trade, or building component)
- Facilitate bid reviews, ensuring timely confirmation of estimating assumptions
- Develop and present professional written and verbal proposals
- Stay informed on construction techniques, labor rates, materials, and building codes
- Incorporate scheduling, sequencing, and safety considerations into cost estimates
- Collaborate with project management on production goals and subcontractor quotes
- Identify value engineering opportunities to enhance competitiveness
- Confirm contract scope and participate in project turnover meetings
- Assist in building budgets, procuring materials, and selecting subcontractors
- Support change order processes and monitor project progress
- Participate in project reviews to gather lessons learned for future bids
- 4-year degree in Construction Technology or equivalent technical training/experience
- Prior experience in construction estimating (drywall-specific experience a plus)
- In-depth knowledge of construction methods and codes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Effective collaboration with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Ability to manage multiple bids under deadlines
- Proficient with cost estimating and quantity survey software