Senior Drywall Project Manager

Job Title : Senior Drywall Project Manager

Location : Tampa, FL

Employment Type : Full-Time

Work Status : Exempt

Reports To : Branch Manager

Company Overview

Acousti is a leading provider of drywall and acoustical ceiling solutions, specializing in high-quality construction services for both commercial and residential projects. With over 79years of experience, we have built a reputation for excellence, safety, and innovation. Our success is driven by a talented and dedicated team that collaborates to deliver exceptional results on every project.

Your Role at Acousti

As a Senior Drywall Project Manager / Estimator, you will play a critical role in leading commercial drywall projects from inception to completion. You will be responsible for estimating, bidding, and managing projects to ensure timely and profitable execution while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

In this role, you will contribute directly to the success of our company by ensuring efficient operations and delivering high-quality results. You will work closely with our dynamic team and play a key part in supporting our day-to-day operations, ensuring our high standards are maintained.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will :

• Review project scope and identify risks, confirming expectations with all stakeholders from the outset
• Ensure bid proposals are accurate and manage projects to meet profit expectations
• Oversee projects from initiation to completion, including take-offs, material orders, communication, and punch lists
• Maintain a solid understanding of pricing and proposal models to secure profitable projects
• Lead client interactions and sales efforts, guiding customers from initial contact through project close
• Identify and maximize opportunities to gain market share from competitors through consultative selling
• Build a network of qualified leads through referrals, cold calling, email, and other networking methods
• Manage billing and collections, preparing monthly payment requests and following up on overdue payments
• Track and maintain control over project schedules and budgets on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Effectively communicate with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams on project specifications, costs, and challenges
• Use expertise in drywall installation to troubleshoot field issues and anticipate challenges
• Negotiate material buyouts to secure the best possible pricing
• Evaluate and respond to customer proposals and RFPs for large renovation and CapEx projects, including reviewing blueprints, specifications, and contracts
• Stay up to date with industry practices, materials, and installation methods, offering guidance to teams and clients

What We're Looking for in You

To succeed in this role, you should have :

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the above, we would prefer candidates with :

Education Requirements

Required : High School diploma

Why Join Acousti?

At Acousti, we offer more than just a job; we provide opportunities for growth and development in a collaborative, supportive environment. As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy :

Employee Perks

Acousti recognizes and appreciates the contributions of our employees, which is why we offer several perks to enhance your work-life balance and career development :

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Acousti Engineering reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Employment with Acousti Engineering is at-will.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Acousti Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, compensation inquiries, discussions or disclosures, gender identity and / or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (41 CFR