About the Role

Post L Drywall is seeking a Lead Drywall & Metal Framing Estimator to join our team in Fort Worth. This position will lead the estimating effort for commercial drywall, light-gauge metal framing, and architectural specialty scopes.

This is a technical leadership role focused on estimating strategy, pricing consistency, and bid selection—not people management or sales. You’ll play a key role in shaping how projects are pursued and priced, while serving as a resource to other estimators.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing for:

  • Drywall

  • Metal stud framing

  • Insulation

  • Architectural specialty products

• Review drawings, specifications, and addenda

• Prepare accurate, competitive bid proposals

• Use OST (On-Screen Takeoff), Quick Bid, and BuzzBid

• Manage estimating databases, assemblies, and labor factors

• Oversee the bid schedule and pipeline in BuildingConnected

• Solicit and evaluate vendor and supplier pricing

• Identify scope gaps, risks, and exclusions before submission

• Coordinate with project management and operations teams

• Assist with value engineering and post-bid clarifications

• Analyze bid history, hit rates, and pricing trends

• Provide technical guidance to other estimators

• Maintain organized estimating files and historical data

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years estimating commercial drywall and metal framing

• Experience with a commercial drywall subcontractor

• Hands-on estimating from takeoff through bid submission

• Proficiency with OST (On-Screen Takeoff)

• Experience using Quick Bid and/or BuzzBid

• Strong plan-reading skills (architectural and details)

• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines

• Willing to work full-time in Fort Worth, TX (no fully remote)