Estimator - Interiors

Job Description

Interiors Estimator

The Interiors Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and detailed estimates for interior construction projects. This role will collaborate with architects, clients, business development, and operations teams to ensure project goals, design intent, and budget alignment are fully understood. The Interiors Estimator will lead efforts in pricing competitive bids or negotiated proposals and gather cost data from reliable subcontractors and suppliers. They will also help build a strong pipeline of trade partners for current and upcoming projects.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Review plans and interior design drawings; prepare quantity take-offs for assigned interior scopes.
• For negotiated work, perform a comprehensive review of the plans to ensure the full scope is captured, including any design intent not explicitly noted.
• Solicit subcontractor bids for all applicable interior scopes such as drywall, flooring, ceilings, casework, finishes, etc.
• Analyze bids to ensure alignment with specifications, material quality, pricing, schedule, insurance, and compliance requirements.
• Resolve questions with subcontractors prior to bid submission and clarify scope gaps or overlaps.
• Track trends in interior construction standards, finishes, and materials to ensure bids are competitive and accurate.
• Develop scope-specific bid packages and inclusion checklists for subcontractors and track response completion.
• Use estimating software and digital tools to calculate, record, and manage estimates with accuracy.
• Provide estimates for planning, scheduling, budgeting, and subcontractor/vendor selection.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and team members to resolve issues and refine scope details.
• Maintain and improve a centralized historical cost database to enhance the accuracy of future estimates.
• Compare estimated costs to actual project outcomes and identify areas for refinement.
• Recommend process improvements to increase estimating efficiency and reduce cost discrepancies.
• Monitor cost trends in interiors work to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
  
  

Competencies Required

• Analytical Skills – Ability to compare data and drawings to identify inconsistencies and ensure all costs are accounted for.
• Communication – Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to clearly explain cost breakdowns and negotiate scope inclusions.
• Decision Making – Capable of making timely, well-informed decisions aligned with project strategy and client needs.
• Estimating Expertise – Deep understanding of interiors trades and materials; ability to prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates independently.
• Financial Acumen – Ability to read and interpret budgets, schedules, and material cost data to influence bid accuracy and strategy.
• Relationship Building – Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to foster trust with subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Technology Proficiency – Skilled in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word), Bluebeam, OnScreen Takeoff, BuildingConnected, and other relevant estimating software.
• Initiative – Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines.
• Time Management – Proven ability to prioritize work, meet bid deadlines, and manage competing priorities effectively.
  
  

Background And Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 8-10 years of estimating experience, preferably with a focus on interiors or finish scopes.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, interior systems, and trade sequencing.
• Excellent skills in estimating, budgeting, vendor coordination, and preconstruction support.
  
  

Experience working with specialty subcontractors and understanding interior finish standards is highly desirable.

Benefits: Structure Tone Southwest offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement: Structure Tone Southwest is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

About Us

"Structure Tone Southwest is one of Texas' top-ranked construction management firms, and is a member of The Structure Tone Building Group - a $10B worldwide construction services leader. We provide construction management and general contracting services to commercial clients. Market sectors include Corporate Office & Facilities, Mission Critical Infrastructure, Higher Education, Science & Technology, Hospitality, Health Care, and Retail.

We are currently seeking a Project Accountant to be based in our Dallas office. This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, team-oriented environment for one of the leading Commercial Construction Management (General Contractor) firms.

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com."