[Hiring] Insulation Estimator @Industrial Refrigeration Pros

Role Description

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
• Preparing competitive estimates and bid packages for a variety of projects

Project types may include:

• Industrial piping
• Ductwork
• Tanks
• Commercial HVAC
• Plumbing systems
• Firestopping applications

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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.