Estimator / Senior Estimator | Carlsbad, CA | $130-160K Base + Bonus | $800/month vehicle allowance | Stock Options
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About the Company
Our client is a leading commercial wall systems contractor specializing in large-scale interior and exterior drywall, framing, and plaster projects. With 500+ employees and offices across California and Nevada, they deliver high-profile work in healthcare, education, and commercial construction. The company is employee-owned (ESOP) and growing, and they’re adding an Estimator or Senior Estimator to their preconstruction team in Carlsbad.
Why Join
- Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonuses
- 100% company-paid employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) with 4% match plus an Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Large, complex commercial projects you’ll be proud to put your name on
- Clear path to grow from Estimator to Senior Estimator and beyond
- Ongoing training, professional development, and a collaborative team
What You’ll Do
- Prepare detailed estimates for large commercial interior and exterior wall system projects
- Review plans, specs, and contract documents to define scope
- Build quantity takeoffs, pricing strategies, and bid proposals
- Work with project managers, architects, engineers, and general contractors during preconstruction
- Use historical cost data and market conditions to keep bids accurate and competitive
- Manage bid schedules, vendor coordination, and subcontractor outreach
- Spot risks, value engineering opportunities, and constructability issues
- Senior level: lead estimating efforts and mentor junior estimators
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years of commercial construction estimating experience (7+ years for Senior Estimator)
- Wall systems experience strongly preferred (drywall, framing, plaster, exterior systems)
- Proficiency in On-Screen Takeoff (OST) and Bluebeam
- Strong Microsoft Office skills; scheduling software experience is a plus
- Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, and the bid process
- Able to juggle multiple estimates and deadlines without losing attention to detail
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
If you’re an estimator who wants to bid bigger work for a company that invests in its people, apply today or message me directly.
Estimator - Drywall in Carlsbad at Sherwood Staffing Partners
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