Mechanical Insulation Project Manager & Estimator

RL Talent Partners; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Vehicle Allowance

Mileage Reimbursement

Life & AD&D

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

RL Talent Partners is seeking an experienced Mechanical Insulation Project Manager for our Indianapolis, IN area client. This hands-on role blends project management, estimating, and business development to drive profitable outcomes.

You will build relationships with mechanical and general contractors, owners, and industry contacts, while overseeing projects from bid through closeout and coordinating with field teams to keep work moving.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical insulation.
• Proven experience estimating and bidding mechanical insulation projects.
• Experience managing commercial/industrial construction projects from estimate to completion.
• Demonstrated success developing customer relationships and generating new business.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Strong understanding of project financials, labor productivity, scheduling, and job cost control.
• Experience coordinating with field teams, contractors, and customers.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with mechanical contractors, general contractors, owners, and key industry contacts.
• Grow existing and new accounts throughout Central Indiana and surrounding region.
• Identify opportunities early and develop strategies to win profitable work.
• Meet with customers through site visits and industry events; manage ongoing relationships.
• Serve as the primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop estimates for mechanical insulation scopes.
• Prepare proposals, budgets, schedules, and bid submissions.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and participate in project pursuit strategies.
• Manage projects from award through closeout; coordinate with branch leadership and field teams.
• Track labor productivity, budgets, revenue, and project margins.
• Manage change orders, billing coordination, forecasting, and project reporting.
• Support material procurement and project schedules.
• Ensure projects are executed safely, profitably, and aligned with client expectations.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Client relationships

Construction drawings

Budgeting & cost control

Communication skills

Field execution

Job description

RL Talent Partners is seeking an experienced Mechanical Insulation Project Manager for our Indianapolis, IN area client. This hands-on role blends project management, estimating, and business development to drive profitable outcomes.

You will build relationships with mechanical and general contractors, owners, and industry contacts, while overseeing projects from bid through closeout and coordinating with field teams to keep work moving.