Insulation Estimator

Core Insulation Contractors LLC, an IR Pros company, is seeking an experienced Estimator to support industrial insulation, commercial insulation, and firestopping projects.

This is a fully remote position reporting to the Estimating Manager and President – Industrial Division. The Estimator will be responsible for reviewing project documents, completing accurate material and labor takeoffs, verifying current pricing, and preparing competitive estimates and bid packages for a variety of projects.

Project types may include industrial piping, ductwork, tanks, commercial HVAC, plumbing systems, and firestopping applications.

Essential Technical Skills

The ideal candidate will have strong technical estimating skills, including:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, plans, specifications, and insulation schedules

• Experience completing digital takeoffs and calculating material and labor requirements

• Knowledge of commercial and industrial insulation systems

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office

• Understanding of applicable building codes, project specifications, and industry standards

• Ability to obtain, review, and compare vendor and subcontractor pricing

• Experience preparing complete and competitive bid packages

• Ability to review addenda, revisions, exclusions, scope changes, and change orders

• Experience maintaining accurate estimating databases and current material/labor pricing

• Familiarity with estimating software; experience with MIKE (Mechanical Insulation Key Estimator) by Comput-Ability, Inc. is strongly preferred

• Experience with Visual Takeoff (VTO) or similar digital takeoff software preferred

• 3–5 years of estimating experience preferred

• Previous experience estimating commercial or industrial insulation projects

• Firestopping estimating experience is a plus, but not required; training will be provided for candidates with strong commercial or industrial insulation experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to prioritize multiple estimates and meet bid deadlines

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining regular communication with project managers, vendors, subcontractors, and leadership

• Review and evaluate requests for estimates, bid invitations, plans, specifications, and supporting project documentation

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, plans, and specifications to determine project scope and requirements

• Complete detailed takeoffs for industrial insulation, commercial insulation, and firestopping projects

• Develop accurate and competitive estimates and bids within established deadlines

• Enter takeoff information into the company's estimating systems, including MIKE (Mechanical Insulation Key Estimator) and Visual Takeoff (VTO)

• Verify material, equipment, labor, and subcontractor pricing

• Solicit and review vendor and subcontractor quotes as needed

• Prepare complete bid packages, including pricing, scope, exclusions, clarifications, and supporting documentation

• Review project addenda and revisions and adjust estimates as necessary

• Review estimates, change orders, and revisions for completeness and accuracy

• Partner with project managers to confirm project-specific requirements and market pricing

• Maintain estimating tools and databases by keeping material, labor, and vendor pricing current

• Perform occasional field takeoffs and gather information from existing structures when required

• Assist with project handoff from estimating to operations/project management after award

• Maintain organized electronic estimating files and supporting documentation

• Follow all applicable company standards, policies, procedures, and safety requirements

• Participate in and promote the company's safety culture

• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Industrial mechanical insulation
• Commercial HVAC and plumbing insulation
• Pipe, duct, tank, and equipment insulation
• Firestopping
• Mechanical construction
• Digital construction takeoffs
• MIKE estimating software
• Visual Takeoff (VTO)
• Vendor pricing and subcontractor quote analysis
• Preparing competitive construction bid packages

Remote Work

This position is fully remote. Candidates must be comfortable working independently, managing multiple estimating deadlines, and collaborating virtually with project managers, vendors, subcontractors, and leadership across multiple locations.