Drywall Estimator

Posted: Thursday, 14 May 2026
Valid Thru: Saturday, 13 June 2026
Index Requested on: 05/14/2026 09:03:49
Indexed on: 05/14/2026 09:03:49

Location: Arvada, CO, 80001, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Swinerton Builders is hiring!

Description:

Compensation Range:
$110, 000.00 - $130, 000.00 Annual Salary

Job Description Summary:
Overall planning and management of estimating activities for specific construction projects, including preparation, interpretation and presentation of estimates.

Job Description:

P OSITION R ESPONSIBILITIES AND D UTIES :

Key Responsibilities:
  • Simultaneously Leads one or more estimate/budget/pursuit and in addition has capacity be support others on estimating pursuits
  • Is a mentor to one or more estimating staff
  • Can quickly and accurately diagnose error, scope, exclusions in subcontractor estimates
  • Can review, prepare, and review others' quantity take-offs
  • Train and develop Intern and Interim Project Engineers
  • Spearheads and maintains historical costs


Daily responsibilities:
  • Prepares customized subcontracting bidders list(s) to the correct type of job
  • Maintains great relationship with trade partners
  • Assist jobsite staff with estimating support
  • Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and material pricing
  • Prepare conceptual estimates
  • Prepare subcontractors bid list
  • Leads and/or participates in bid day compilation
  • Review plans and specifications
  • Can generate high level VE/VM log with accuracy
  • Follows bid schedule and can realign deliverable dates with minimal impact, through the use and management of the Estimate Checklist
  • Builds consensus on applied fee strategy
  • Review Subcontractor prequalification on prospective trade partners
  • Draft the first pass at General Conditions and General Requirements
  • Set-up and review General Conditions and General Requirements with the Operations team
  • Generates scope sheets for all CSI divisions
  • Sets up and conducts GO / NO GO for Swinerton self-perform trades
  • Supports and trains estimating staff (as applicable)
  • Supports post-bid buyouts (as applicable)
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned


MINIMUM SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
  • Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum 3 years estimating or related experience
  • Ability to read and understand specifications, drawings, and BIM Models.
  • Ability to make accurate judgements and calculate associated risks
  • Ability to use all estimating software such Excel, Bluebeam, Revit, Destini, or other programs to complete daily duties
  • Working knowledge of current construction costs and principles


Anticipated Job Application Deadline:
06/12/2026

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

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