Construction Estimator

Installed Building Products

Appleton, Wisconsin

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Budgeting, Communication Skills, Construction Estimates, Construction Planning, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, EDGE (Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution), Laptop PC, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Organizational Skills, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss, Project Estimates, Project/Program Management, Reimbursement, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Appleton, Wisconsin

POSTED

3 days ago

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.

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