What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drywall Estimator position at Solid Rock Recruiting LLC?
Solid Rock Recruiting- The #1 Drywall Recruiting Firm in The USA
Estimator – Commercial Drywall & Interiors
Location: Long Island, NY
A highly respected commercial drywall and interiors contractor is looking to add an experienced Estimator to their team. This is an opportunity to join an established company with a strong reputation, long-standing relationships, and a steady pipeline of high-quality commercial projects.
This position is ideal for someone who understands the New York construction market and enjoys being involved in the front end of projects, from reviewing drawings and performing takeoffs to building accurate estimates and helping secure work.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial drywall and interior construction projects
• Complete quantity takeoffs and review drawings/specifications
• Analyze project scope, labor, materials, and subcontractor/vendor pricing
• Work closely with project managers, leadership, clients, and trade partners
• Review bid documents, identify risks, and provide accurate pricing strategies
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, project reviews, and turnover meetings
• Help maintain relationships with clients, general contractors, and vendors
• Complete quantity takeoffs and review drawings/specifications
• Analyze project scope, labor, materials, and subcontractor/vendor pricing
• Work closely with project managers, leadership, clients, and trade partners
• Review bid documents, identify risks, and provide accurate pricing strategies
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, project reviews, and turnover meetings
• Help maintain relationships with clients, general contractors, and vendors
Qualifications:
• 5 Years experience estimating commercial drywall, metal framing, ceilings, and interior systems
• Strong knowledge of the New York City construction market preferred
• Background working on large commercial projects such as healthcare, education, institutional, and similar markets
• Experience with estimating software such as Quick Bid, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, BuzzBid, or similar platforms
• Ability to read drawings, perform detailed takeoffs, and manage multiple bids at once
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of the New York City construction market preferred
• Background working on large commercial projects such as healthcare, education, institutional, and similar markets
• Experience with estimating software such as Quick Bid, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, BuzzBid, or similar platforms
• Ability to read drawings, perform detailed takeoffs, and manage multiple bids at once
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Why This Opportunity:
• Join a well-established contractor with a strong reputation in the industry
• Work on large, complex commercial projects throughout the New York market
• Be part of a team that values relationships, quality work, and long-term growth
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a key estimating role
• Work on large, complex commercial projects throughout the New York market
• Be part of a team that values relationships, quality work, and long-term growth
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a key estimating role
If you’re an experienced drywall/interiors estimator looking for the next step in your career, this could be a great opportunity to have a conversation.
All inquiries and conversations are kept strictly confidential. Whether you’re actively looking or just keeping an ear to the ground, we’re happy to connect and discuss what could make sense for your career.