Birmingham, AL

Estimator: Paint and Drywall

The Organization

Our client is a rapidly growing woman-owned and minority-owned commercial contractor specializing in drywall, paint, insulation, and commercial construction services throughout Alabama.

The Role

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate estimates, quantity takeoffs, change orders, and bid packages for commercial drywall, paint, and related construction projects. This individual will work closely with ownership and project management while helping improve estimating processes and support future growth within the department.

Core Responsibilities

Estimate Preparation: Prepare detailed estimates for commercial construction projects
Document Review: Review plans, specifications, and bid documents
Quantity Takeoffs: Perform quantity takeoffs and material pricing
Change Orders: Prepare and manage change orders
Procurement Support: Support purchasing and procurement activities
Team Coordination: Coordinate with project management and operations teams
Process Improvement: Develop and improve estimating processes and procedures
Staff Development: Assist with training and mentoring future estimating staff

Requirements

Language Skills: Fluent in English and Spanish
Experience: 10+ years of commercial estimating experience
Specialization: Strong drywall and paint estimating experience
Project Experience: Experience with commercial construction projects
Knowledge Base: Strong knowledge of takeoffs, bidding, and change orders
Drawing Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Soft Skills: Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Qualifications

Project Experience: Experience with hotels and multifamily projects
Scope Experience: Experience with commercial interiors and insulation scopes
Software Proficiency: Bluebeam proficiency
Estimating Software: PlanSwift or equivalent estimating software experience
Management Experience: Project management experience

Compensation & Performance

Base Salary: Base salary starting at $100,000
Target Range: Target compensation range of $120,000 to $150,000 for highly qualified candidates
Benefits Package: Benefits package available
Retirement Plan: 401(k) program coming soon

Benefits

Growth Opportunity: Join a rapidly growing commercial contractor
Leadership Access: Work directly with ownership and leadership
Department Building: Help build and strengthen the estimating department
Career Growth: Opportunity for long-term growth and leadership
Company Culture: Collaborative family-owned culture with ambitious expansion plans

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