Insulation Estimator

Suburban Drywall, Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Suburban Drywall, Inc. is seeking an Insulation Estimator to evaluate plans and prepare cost estimates for insulation projects on residential and commercial sites. You will collaborate with project managers and clients to ensure estimates align with budgets and schedules.

The role requires experience in insulation estimation, knowledge of building codes, and proficiency with Excel, PlanSwift, and Outlook. Safety and site meetings are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Residential and Commercial construction experience.
• Proficiency with Estimating.
• Knowledge of building codes.
• Time management skills.
• Forklift operation ability.
• Inventory tracking and material management.

Responsibilities

• Understand methods and equipment for residential and commercial installs.
• Utilize Excel, Outlook, and PlanSwift for estimates.
• Read construction documents and understand R-values.
• Attend safety meetings and job site meetings.
• Estimate, review proposals, and track all estimates.
• Maintain and assist with inventory of materials and equipment.

Skills

Residential Exp

Commercial Exp

Estimating

Building codes

Time management

Forklift operation

Tools

PlanSwift

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Company Overview

Suburban was founded as a small drywall services business in 1978. Today we are Southern Wisconsin’s leading provider of construction finishes — we offer a complete line of drywall, insulation, metal framing, painting, and staining services. We pride ourselves on providing a large range of construction services to complete your building project on time and on budget. At Suburban, quality results and a seamless customer experience come first. We believe that service makes the difference.

Job Description

Position Summary
The Insulation Estimator is responsible for evaluating construction plans and specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates for insulation projects. This role involves assessing materials, labor, and equipment needs, collaborating with project managers and clients, and ensuring estimates aligned with budgets and scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand methods and equipment involved in Residential and Commercial installs
• Must be able to utilize Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PlanSwift
• Must be able to understand building codes and R-Values
• Must be able to read construction documents
• Must be safety minded at all times/Attend all safety meetings
• Attend Job site meetings
• Contract negotiation & review
• Estimating Residential and Commercial projects
• Proposal Reviews
• Tracks and follows up on all estimates
• Maintain inventory spreadsheets
• Helps with inventory
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Residential and Commercial Experience
• Microsoft Excel
• Outlook
• Estimating
• Know building codes
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Help with inventory and track all materials and equipment
• Time management