Estimator (Drywall - Commercial Construction)

Post Date

May 01, 2026

Location

Jacksonville,
Florida

ZIP/Postal Code

32216
US
Jul 04, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Financial Planning & Analysis

Req #

PNS-013dec4a-99b5-474c-9fd2-54f5bf24b35b

Pay Rate

$38 - $47 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Construction Estimator in Jacksonville, FL. This role focuses on drywall and metal framing estimating for a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects, including education, healthcare, hospitality, office fit-outs, and large multi-story developments exceeding 20 floors. The estimator will be responsible for performing detailed takeoffs, building accurate estimates in BuzzBid, and managing projects through all phases, from schematic design to GMP pricing. Projects typically range from $500K to $5.5M, with larger estimates undergoing executive-level review. The position supports a high-growth market across Jacksonville and surrounding regions including Daytona, Orlando, Pensacola, Macon, Savannah, and North Charleston. This individual will own bids end-to-end, contribute to value engineering efforts, and collaborate on larger or more complex pursuits when needed. Success in this role requires the ability to maintain high production volume while ensuring accuracy and completeness in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of drywall & metal framing estimating experience
• Ability to produce accurate, full-scope commercial estimates independently
• Ground-up commercial project experience
• High-volume estimating capability
• Proficient in BuzzBid (preferred) or OST/QuickBid + Excel
• Able to own bids end-to-end with minimal oversight

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Field background (drywall/framing → estimating)
• GMP, negotiated, design-assist, phased estimating
• Large/multi-story or $2M–$5M+ project exposure
• Value engineering experience
• Experience in education, healthcare, hospitality, office

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.