Construction Estimator — Takeoffs, Proposals & Bids

Installed Building Products; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company vehicle

Monday–Friday schedule

Job summary

A multi-trade specialty contractor is seeking an Estimator for their Appleton, Wisconsin branch. This role requires performing accurate estimates from construction plans and building relationships with contractors. Strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to read construction plans are essential. The company offers competitive salaries, performance bonuses, health insurance, and opportunities for career advancement. They value self-starters and are willing to train motivated candidates. Apply to join a dynamic team in shaping the future of the industry.

Qualifications

• Ability to visit active job sites as needed.
• Motivated self-starters with a strong work ethic.
• Background in insulation, drywall, or similar trades preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs from construction plans.
• Build labor and material estimates and write professional proposals.
• Support winning bids and track awarded jobs for profitability.

Skills

Ability to read construction plans

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Clear written and verbal communication

Tools

OnScreen Takeoff

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Job description

Base Salary: $52,000 and up per year (depending on experience) + performance bonuses for awarded work. Top performers earn $100K–$250K+ with commission upside.

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

We are a growing multi-trade specialty contractor with 10 branches across Wisconsin. Our estimators own the full process — takeoffs, pricing, proposals, and building strong relationships with home builders and general contractors. This is largely repeat business driven by trust, clear communication, and reliable delivery. Top estimators close millions annually because relationships are everything here.

What You’ll Do

• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs from construction plans (residential & commercial) and occasional job site visits, primarily for insulation and drywall.
• Build complete labor & material estimates, write clear professional proposals, and clarify scope with general contractors and home builders.
• Support winning bids with practical alternates, clean scopes, and timely follow-up that builds long-term relationships.
• Create smooth handoff packages for our field teams (budgets, scope sheets, notes).
• Track awarded jobs vs. estimate to improve profitability and share lessons learned.
• Use our systems to keep everything organized — customer notes, assumptions, and communications.
  
  

Role Requirements

• Ability to read construction plans and details.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and solid organization/attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to visit active job sites as needed and work from our Appleton branch.
  
  

Nice to Have (We Train the Right People From Scratch):

• Any construction estimating, field, or related experience.
• Background in insulation, drywall, or similar trades.
• Experience with OnScreen Takeoff (our primary tool), PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or any estimating software.
  
  

Recent construction management grads, military veterans, or motivated field team members looking to move into the office — we fully train self-starters with the right attitude, curiosity, and work ethic.

Our Culture

• Self-starters who take ownership in a fast-paced bid environment.
• Team players who communicate clearly between the office and the field.
• Low ego, helpful, respectful, and safety-first mindset.
• We work hard, solve problems fast, and win together through strong relationships with builders and GCs.
  
  

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary + performance bonuses tied to awarded and profitable work
• 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
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Clear paths to senior estimator, project management, or operations leadership
  
  

Alpine Insulation is part of the Installed Building Products (IBP) family of companies. Integrity, knowledge, and excellent service—these aren’t just words; they represent how Alpine Insulation does business. Whatever your needs, you can trust us to offer high-quality products and services.

Join us in shaping the future—explore your next career opportunity with Alpine Insulation and become a valued member of our dynamic team!

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status