Construction Estimator: Insulation & Drywall

Installed Building Products; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement

Company phone and laptop

Performance bonus opportunities

Job summary

A multi-trade specialty contractor in Appleton seeks a Construction Estimator to perform quantity takeoffs and build accurate estimates for construction projects. The ideal candidate has strong skills in reading plans, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, effective communication, and a detail-oriented approach. The position offers health benefits, a 401(k) with matching, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating or a closely related role is nice to have.
• Background in insulation, drywall, steel studs, painting, or gypsum floor underlayment.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs from construction plans and occasional site visits.
• Build labor and material estimates for insulation and drywall.
• Clarify the scope with builders and general contractors.

Skills

Ability to read residential and commercial plans

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Clear written and verbal communication

Strong organization

Attention to detail

Tools

Bluebeam

On Screen Takeoff

The EDGE

Job description

Pay: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour based on experience

Type: Full-time, hourly, overtime eligible

Location: Appleton, Wisconsin. Based at our Appleton branch, with local travel to job sites

What You Will Do

• Perform quantity takeoffs from construction plans and occasional site visits, primarily for insulation and drywall, and also covering steel studs, painting, and gypsum floor underlayment
• Build labor and material estimates for insulation, drywall, and other specialty trades, and write clear, professional proposals.
• Clarify the scope with builders and general contractors, and document assumptions and exclusions.
• Support winning bids with timely clarifications, practical alternates, and clean scopes.
• Create handoff packages for operations once awarded, including budgets and scope sheets.
• Track awarded jobs against the estimate to support profitability and lessons learned.
• Maintain organized project notes and customer communications in our system.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to read residential and commercial plans and details
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic plan review tools
• Clear written and verbal communication, strong organization, and attention to detail
• Able to visit active job sites as needed
  
  

Nice To Have

• Experience in construction estimating or a closely related role
• Background in insulation, drywall, steel studs, painting, or gypsum floor underlayment
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, On Screen Takeoff, or The EDGE
• We are happy to train motivated self-starters with the right attitude and curiosity, including recent grads or field team members looking to move into estimating
  
  

Physical Demands

This role primarily involves office-based work with extended periods of sitting while working on a computer. Occasional site visits may be required, which can include walking, standing, or climbing on uneven surfaces. Light lifting of documents, plans, or laptops may be necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Our Culture and Work Style

• Self-starter who takes ownership and follows through
• Works hard and manages time well in a fast bid cycle
• Team player who communicates clearly with the field and office
• Low ego, helpful, respectful, and safety first
  
  

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement
• Company phone and laptop
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Performance bonus opportunities for awarded work
  
  

About Us

We are a multi-trade specialty contractor with multiple branches in Wisconsin. While our main focus is on insulation and drywall, we also provide high-quality services for steel stud framing, painting, and gypsum floor underlayment. Our mission is simple: deliver quality craft, clear communication, and reliable schedules for builders and general contractors. We work in a collaborative, get-it-done environment where office and field stay tightly aligned to solve problems quickly and keep jobs moving. We are growing and offer real opportunities to develop your career through mentorship, software training, and clear paths into senior estimating, project management, and operations leadership. If you want responsibility, support, and a team that wins together, you will feel at home here.