Drywall Estimator - GPAC
Belvidere, IL 61008
About the Job
Commercial Drywall Estimator
Job Description: As a Commercial Drywall Estimator with 3-5 years (minimum) of experience, you will play a pivotal role in our construction projects by accurately estimating costs associated with drywall installations for commercial buildings. Your expertise will ensure that our projects are competitively priced, profitable, and executed efficiently. Proficiency in software should include OST (OnScreen Takeoff), QuickBid, Bluebeam, Planswift, or similar tools. Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and building codes.
Responsibilities:
- Estimation: Utilize your extensive knowledge and experience to accurately estimate material, labor, and equipment costs for commercial drywall projects.
- Bid Preparation: Prepare comprehensive and competitive bids based on project specifications, drawings, and other relevant documents
- Cost Analysis: Analyze project requirements and identify potential cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality standards
- Vendor and Subcontractor Management: Collaborate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing for materials and services. Negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms
- Project Coordination: Work closely with project managers, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely delivery of estimates and bids
- Risk Assessment: Identify and evaluate potential risks and uncertainties associated with projects, and develop strategies to mitigate them
- Documentation: Maintain detailed records of estimates, bids, contracts, and other relevant documents
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies to continuously improve estimating processes and methodologies.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze project requirements, interpret drawings and specifications, and accurately calculate material and labor costs
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with team members, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
- Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail and accuracy in estimating and bidding processes, strong negotiation and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, starting salary $75,000 - $130.000. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
If you are a proactive and results-driven individual with a passion for leading projects to success, we encourage you to apply and join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.