Job Title: Drywall Estimator
Location: San Jose, California
Experience Required: 5+ Years
About Paramount Interiors
Paramount Interiors LLC is a professional drywall, framing, and taping subcontractor delivering high-quality interior construction services for commercial and residential projects. We take pride in our craftsmanship, efficiency, teamwork, and commitment to maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Drywall Estimator with 5+ years of industry experience to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for drywall, metal framing, insulation, and related scopes for commercial and/or residential construction projects.
This role requires expertise in detailed plan takeoffs, labor and material pricing, vendor coordination, and collaboration with project teams through bid award and project turnover.
Key Responsibilities
- Review architectural drawings, structural plans, specifications, and bid documents.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for drywall, metal framing, taping, insulation, and accessories.
- Prepare accurate cost estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work.
- Solicit, evaluate, and compare vendor and supplier quotations.
- Identify scope gaps, exclusions, and potential project risks within bid documents.
- Prepare bid proposals, clarifications, and value engineering recommendations.
- Maintain organized bid files and historical cost databases.
- Coordinate with project managers during bid handoff and project startup.
- Attend pre-bid meetings, site walks, and scope review meetings as required.
- Track bid outcomes and maintain updated estimating records and databases.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of estimating experience in drywall and metal framing.
- Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and estimating processes.
- Solid knowledge of drywall systems, metal framing, insulation, and taping.
- Proficiency with estimating software such as On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, WinBid, Plexxis, and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working on commercial drywall, prevailing wage, and affordable housing projects.
- Familiarity with union labor pricing and labor allocations.
- Knowledge of local building codes and fire-rated assemblies.
- Ability to support project budgeting and change order pricing.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development
- Vehicle allowance or company vehicle (where applicable)
- Phone allowance
Work Environment
- Combination of office-based and on-site project work
- Fast-paced, deadline-driven construction environment