Job Description

Senior Drywall & Acoustical Estimator - Fort Lauderdale, FL (Relocation Supported) Full-Time | On-Site

We are working with a well-established, high-performing commercial drywall and acoustical ceilings subcontractor in Fort Lauderdale that is looking for a Senior Drywall & Acoustical Estimator . This is a high-impact role with a clear succession path to Chief Estimator , including the opportunity to build and lead the estimating team over time. The company specializes in commercial interiors and has a strong backlog of repeat business with top general contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complete and accurate quantity takeoffs for drywall, metal framing, exterior sheathing, and acoustical ceiling systems
• Price both material and labor (company-specific labor rates can be taught)
• Own the full bid cycle — from pre-construction through final bid submission
• Prepare professional bid packages, scope narratives, inclusions/exclusions, and clarifications
• Collaborate closely with operations, field teams, and leadership on constructability, value engineering, and cost optimization
• Support seamless project handoff and ongoing cost control
• Long-term: hire, train, mentor, and manage junior estimators as you transition into the Chief Estimator role

Who We’re Looking For The client is open to two strong profiles:

-High-Potential / Growth-Oriented Younger, sharp estimator with strong fundamentals in drywall takeoffs and a clear desire to grow into a Chief Estimator leadership role.

-Experienced / Senior Mid-career professionals who bring deep drywall and acoustical estimating experience and leadership potential.

Background Requirements

• Hands-on drywall and/or acoustical ceilings estimating experience is required
• Background from a drywall subcontractor or specialty interiors firm is preferred
• Candidates with a mix of drywall sub experience + some GC/preconstruction exposure are now welcome
• Pure GC-only estimators without meaningful drywall sub experience will not be considered
• Software-agnostic mindset (team recently transitioned to QuickBid — previous platforms are welcome)

Compensation & Benefits

• Junior / Growth Profile : $80,000 – $90,000 base
• Experienced / Senior Profile : Up to $150,000 base
• Performance bonus potential
• Full benefits package
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

Why This Role

• Clear runway to Chief Estimator with real leadership responsibility
• Opportunity to build and scale the estimating function
• Work with a stable, growth-oriented company that has strong backlog and repeat GC relationships
• High visibility and direct impact on the business

Job Tags

Similar Jobs