Estimator/Quantity Surveyor – Lead Commercial Union Drywall and Interior Projects
Company: Techwood, Inc.
Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time, In-Office
Compensation: $125,000 – $135,000+ per year, based on experience
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Industry: Commercial Drywall / Interior Construction
The Opportunity
Techwood, Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join our Mount Vernon office and lead estimating for commercial drywall and interior construction projects throughout the New York City market. This is a hands-on estimating position for someone who has personally completed commercial takeoffs, labor and material pricing, bid preparation, and scope review.
We are looking for a true estimator, not simply someone with field or project management experience. Candidates with field experience who later moved into professional estimating are strongly encouraged to apply.
What You’ll Estimate
Primary scopes include:
- Metal framing
- Drywall
- Insulation
- Taping and finishing
- Sealants
- Related commercial interior systems
Projects include commercial renovations and build-outs across hospitals, schools, retail locations, banks, and other commercial facilities.
What You’ll Do
- Review architectural drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid documents.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for commercial drywall and interior projects.
- Calculate labor, material, and related project costs.
- Review wall types, framing, insulation, drywall, finishes, sealants, and related scopes.
- Identify missing, conflicting, or unclear scope before bids are submitted.
- Prepare complete and competitive estimates.
- Track drawing revisions and update estimates as project documents change.
- Assist with RFIs, change orders, and pricing adjustments when required.
- Work directly with company leadership and project management to review bids.
- Provide clear estimating information when awarded projects transition into operations.
- Maintain organized estimating files and supporting documentation.
- Attend occasional project walkthroughs when needed.
What We’re Looking For
- 4+ years of construction estimating experience, preferably with a commercial drywall or interior subcontractor.
- Proven experience personally completing quantity takeoffs and estimates.
- Strong commercial drywall, metal framing, and interior systems knowledge.
- Ability to read architectural drawings, specifications, wall details, and bid documents.
- Strong understanding of labor and material pricing.
- Ability to identify overlooked or conflicting scope.
- Experience with estimating/takeoff software such as Bluebeam, Procore, or similar platforms.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines.
- Comfortable working full-time from our Mount Vernon office.
Preferred Experience
- Commercial drywall/interiors estimating in the New York City market.
- Experience pricing projects using union labor rates.
- Familiarity with local labor costs, suppliers, and commercial construction practices.
- Experience with hospital, retail, school, or commercial renovation projects.
- Experience carrying an estimate from initial takeoff through final bid and project handoff.
What Success Looks Like
A successful estimator at Techwood will be able to:
- Review plans and quickly understand the complete drywall/interior scope.
- Produce accurate takeoffs without missing critical details.
- Build realistic labor and material estimates.
- Recognize scope gaps and drawing conflicts before they become costly.
- Produce competitive bids efficiently and accurately.
- Help Techwood increase bidding capacity and pursue additional commercial work.
Compensation & Schedule
- 125,000–135,000+ annually, based on demonstrated experience.
- Weekly pay.
- Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
- Friday: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM.
- 30-minute lunch.
- Paid company holidays aligned with applicable union holiday schedules.
The role is primarily office-based in Mount Vernon, with occasional project walkthroughs in the New York City market. The office is conveniently located near Metro-North access.
About Techwood, Inc.
Techwood, Inc. is a commercial drywall contractor based in Mount Vernon, New York. Our work focuses on interior construction, including metal framing, insulation, drywall, taping, finishing, and sealants.
We perform commercial projects throughout the New York City area and are expanding our estimating capacity to pursue and successfully execute more work.
This position will play a direct role in helping the company identify, price, and win profitable commercial projects.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Techwood, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications and business needs.
