Frederick Fox

Junior Drywall &amp; Acoustical EstimatorFort Lauderdale, FL (Relocation Supported)Full-Time | In-Office Preferred (some flexibility available)We are partnering with a leading commercial drywall and acoustical ceilings subcontractor in Fort Lauderdale that is looking for a Junior Estimator to join their estimating team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with basic estimating experience (or strong construction background) who is eager to grow into a full-cycle Senior Estimator and eventually Chief Estimator role.The company specializes in high-quality commercial interiors and has a strong backlog of repeat business with top general contractors. Projects range from $500K to $25M+ in healthcare, education, hospitality, institutional, and complex commercial work.Key Responsibilities<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Assist with quantity takeoffs for drywall, metal framing, sheathing, and acoustical ceiling systems</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Support material and labor pricing under the guidance of senior estimators</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Help prepare bid packages, scope narratives, and clarifications</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Review drawings, specifications, and addenda to understand project scope</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain pricing</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Participate in value engineering and cost optimization discussions</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Support project handoff from estimating to operations</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Learn and grow into full-cycle estimating responsibilities over time</li>
</ul>Who We’re Looking ForThis is a growth-oriented role. We are open to training the right candidate.Ideal Candidate<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">1–3 years of construction estimating or related experience (drywall, interiors, or commercial construction preferred)</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Basic understanding of construction drawings and blueprints</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Comfortable working with numbers and spreadsheets</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Recent graduates with relevant internships or strong construction background will also be considered</li>
</ul>Background Requirements<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Experience in construction (estimating, project coordination, or field work) is a plus</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Drywall, framing, or acoustical ceilings exposure is highly preferred but not required</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Software-agnostic mindset — the team uses QuickBid (training provided)</li>
</ul>Compensation &amp; Benefits<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Base Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 (depending on experience)</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Performance bonus potential</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Full benefits package</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Relocation assistance available for the right candidate</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Clear career path to Senior Estimator and Chief Estimator</li>
</ul>Why Join This Team<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Direct mentorship and training from experienced estimators</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Real opportunity to grow into a leadership role (Chief Estimator succession plan)</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Stable, growing company with strong backlog and repeat business</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">High-visibility role with direct impact on project success</li>
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Junior Drywall & Acoustical Estimator

Fort Lauderdale, FL (Relocation Supported)

Full-Time | In-Office Preferred (some flexibility available)

We are partnering with a leading commercial drywall and
acoustical ceilings subcontractor in Fort Lauderdale that is
looking for a Junior Estimator to join their estimating team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with basic
estimating experience (or strong construction background) who is
eager to grow into a full-cycle Senior Estimator and eventually
Chief Estimator role.

The company specializes in high-quality commercial interiors and
has a strong backlog of repeat business with top general
contractors. Projects range from $500K to $25M+ in healthcare,
education, hospitality, institutional, and complex commercial
work.

Key Responsibilities

* Assist with quantity takeoffs for drywall, metal framing,
sheathing, and acoustical ceiling systems
* Support material and labor pricing under the guidance of senior
estimators
* Help prepare bid packages, scope narratives, and clarifications
* Review drawings, specifications, and addenda to understand
project scope
* Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain pricing
* Participate in value engineering and cost optimization
discussions
* Support project handoff from estimating to operations
* Learn and grow into full-cycle estimating responsibilities over
time
Who We’re Looking For

This is a growth-oriented role. We are open to training the right
candidate.

Ideal Candidate

* 1–3 years of construction estimating or related experience
(drywall, interiors, or commercial construction preferred)
* Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn
* Basic understanding of construction drawings and blueprints
* Comfortable working with numbers and spreadsheets
* Team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced
environment
* Recent graduates with relevant internships or strong
construction background will also be considered
Background Requirements

* Experience in construction (estimating, project coordination,
or field work) is a plus
* Drywall, framing, or acoustical ceilings exposure is highly
preferred but not required
* Software-agnostic mindset — the team uses QuickBid (training
provided)
Compensation & Benefits

* Base Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 (depending on experience)
* Performance bonus potential
* Full benefits package
* Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
* Clear career path to Senior Estimator and Chief Estimator
Why Join This Team

* Direct mentorship and training from experienced estimators
* Real opportunity to grow into a leadership role (Chief
Estimator succession plan)
* Stable, growing company with strong backlog and repeat business
* High-visibility role with direct impact on project success

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