
Drywall Estimator
J.E. Dunn Construction Company
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Job overview
The Drywall Estimator prepares complex cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals, develops scopes of work, and supports vendor and subcontractor pricing and coordination. The role also collaborates with operations and field staff to identify economical construction methods, prepares comprehensive estimate deliverables, and provides training and mentorship. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, while equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
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Full job description
Drywall Estimator
Location:
Nashville, TN, US, 37210
Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.
By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.
Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.
Role Summary
The Estimating Manager 1 will prepare cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals, develop more economical ways to construct projects and provide comprehensive deliverables for major estimates. This position will be responsible for applying JE Dunn processes and tools to develop project estimates. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
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Autonomy and Decision Making: Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor
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Career Path: Estimating Manager 2
Key Role Responsibilities - Core
ESTIMATING FAMILY - CORE
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Performs quantity survey of materials shown on project plans.
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Reads and outlines project specifications.
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Maintains an audit trail of the quantity survey from estimate to estimate.
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Supports vendor/subcontractor pricing/bid solicitation and coordination.
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Supports the distribution of plans and specifications to vendors/subcontractors.
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Works collaboratively and creates relationships with a variety of stakeholders, such as project team members, subcontractors, vendors and clients.
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Gains self-perform estimating experience.
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Gains field operational exposure through onsite project support, as opportunities exist.
Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core
ESTIMATING MANAGER 1
In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:
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Prepares complex cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals.
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Prepares material and other costs summary for quotes from vendors.
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Tracks value creation items from development through inclusion and documents in project documentation.
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Develops and manages scopes of work for all trades, including responsibility matrix, distribution of plans and specifications, and pricing, bid solicitation and coordination for vendors and subcontractors.
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Utilizes knowledge of the project schedule and logistics in project estimates.
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Assists with system analysis of building components and MEP systems and assists operations staff on project logistics, staging, phasing plans, and coordination.
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Coordinates bid day summaries, general requirements and participates in project procurement presentations.
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Collaborates with operations and field staff to develop more economical ways to construct projects during the preconstruction process.
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Provides professional and comprehensive deliverables at the completion of each major estimate.
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Improves project profitability opportunities by applying basic understanding of insurance structures, fees and rates.
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Provides training and mentorship to others.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
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Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).
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Ability to conduct effective presentations.
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Proficiency in MS Office with emphasis on strong Excel skills (Intermediate).
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Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications (Intermediate).
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Proficiency in construction estimating software (Intermediate).
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Proficiency in required construction technology.
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Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management (Intermediate).
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Knowledge of field operations through project support.
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Ability to prepare quantity surveys.
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Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
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Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work (Intermediate).
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Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity.
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Ability to develop General Requirement estimates.
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Ability to develop proficiency in Lens, Revit and/or ASE software.
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Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred).
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In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Experience
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3+ years estimating experience.
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Preference for total of 5+ years construction experience.
Working Environment
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Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
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Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
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May require periods of overnight travel
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Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
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Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
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Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
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Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
Benefits Information
The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.
Click here for benefits details. (https://www.jedunn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Colorado-Benefit-Descriptions.pdf)
This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [email protected]
JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Requisition ID: 64666
Why People Work Here
At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them
Building on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts
About JE Dunn
For more information on who we are, clickhere. (https://www.jedunn.com/who-we-are/)
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Nearest Major Market: Nashville
How this job compares
Set against the 2,588 open Estimator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Tennessee median$90–149K/yr31 salary ranges
- US median$24–31/hr116 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 54 open Estimator jobs in Tennessee and 2,588 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Tennessee
- CDM Smith15 open
- Black & Veatch8 open
- Gerber Collision & Glass8 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Estimator postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,088 postings).
- Education
- 393 of the 2,588 open Estimator jobs (15%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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