Self-Perform Operations Estimator - Drywall

Turner Construction Company
Turner Construction Company

Operations

Cincinnati, OH, USA · Cleveland, OH, USA · Columbus, OH, USA · Nashville, TN, USA · Detroit, MI, USA · Huntsville, AL, USA · Memphis, TN, USA · Indianapolis, IN, USA · Chicago, IL, USA

Posted on Sep 29, 2026

Position Description: Prepare detailed Self-Perform Operations (SPO) drywall estimates for project based on construction drawings and specifications; and communicate bids and scopes of work.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare detailed Self-Perform Operations (SPO) drywall estimate including completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in assigned scope.
  • Generate labor productivity rates in coordination with historical data and project specific constraints.
  • Develop and maintain vendor relationships in order to solicit competitive pricing.
  • Prepare and assemble drywall bids and proposals for different contract types (e.g., Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Cost Plus).
  • Identify design issues and project risks impacting SPO drywall. Generate and propose solutions working in collaboration with Preconstruction team to resolve.
  • Analyze SPO drywall project schedules for sequencing risk and prepare labor loaded schedules based on estimated days.
  • Collaborate with SPO Manager to include appropriate markups, labor rates, and other necessary informaton.in assigned estimates based on project approach, backlog and level of risk.
  • Lead document management for SPO drywall projects, including receiving drawings and specifications, provide proper file structure and distribute to relevant stakeholders.
  • Attend constructability review meetings, document potential issues including with Trades market, and support communication with project team and designers.
  • Develop SPO drywall value analysis study including cost-efficient alternatives to proposed scope.
  • Gain full comprehension of factors required for comprehensive Trade package scope including contract documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination, means and methods.
  • Prepare drywall scope requisitions for assigned Trades and coordinate with project team to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
  • Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate for assigned scope.
  • For subcontracted drywall work, obtain and evaluate Trade proposals relative to their scope of work, document and organize information into Bid Recording Sheet, and participate in Post Bid Review.
  • Manage action items from Post Bid, finalize sub tier scopes, and make recommendations to Procurement for bid awards.
  • Prepare and manage project kick-off meeting and hand off to project operations teams.
  • May supervise Estimating team members, participate in recruiting activities, onboard new staff, and contribute to performance appraisals during
  • Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

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