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Based at our Appleton branch, with local travel to job sites\n\nWhat you will do:\nPerform quantity takeoffs from construction plans and occasional site visits, primarily for insulation and drywall, and also covering steel studs, painting, and gypsum floor underlayment\nBuild labor and material estimates for insulation, drywall, and other specialty trades, and write clear, professional proposals.\nClarify the scope with builders and general contractors, and document assumptions and exclusions.\nSupport winning bids with timely clarifications, practical alternates, and clean scopes.\nCreate handoff packages for operations once awarded, including budgets and scope sheets.\nTrack awarded jobs against the estimate to support profitability and lessons learned.\nMaintain organized project notes and customer communications in our system.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For:\nAbility to read residential and commercial plans and details\nProficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic plan review tools\nClear written and verbal communication, strong organization, and attention to detail\nAble to visit active job sites as needed\n\nNice to have:\nExperience in construction estimating or a closely related role\nBackground in insulation, drywall, steel studs, painting, or gypsum floor underlayment\nFamiliarity with Bluebeam, On Screen Takeoff, or The EDGE\nWe 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\n\nPhysical Demands:\nThis 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.\n\nOur Culture and Work Style\nSelf-starter who takes ownership and follows through\nWorks hard and manages time well in a fast bid cycle\nTeam player who communicates clearly with the field and office\nLow ego, helpful, respectful, and safety first\n\nBenefits\nHealth, Dental, and Vision insurance\n401(k) with company match\nPaid time off and paid holidays\nCompany vehicle or mileage reimbursement\nCompany phone and laptop\nSchedule: Monday to Friday\nPerformance bonus opportunities for awarded work\n\nAbout Us\nWe 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.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.","company":"Alpine Insulation","rawCompany":"alpine insulation","city":"Appleton","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T13:03:17.484Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1051.00","title":"Cost Estimators","slug":"cost-estimators"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"17-3022.00","title":"Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"civil-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"238390","title":"Other Building Finishing Contractors","slug":"other-building-finishing-contractors"},{"code":"238310","title":"Drywall and Insulation Contractors","slug":"drywall-and-insulation-contractors"},{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Construction Estimator","description":"Pay: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour based on experience\nType: Full-time, hourly, overtime eligible\nLocation: Appleton, Wisconsin. Based at our Appleton branch, with local travel to job sites\n\nWhat you will do:\nPerform quantity takeoffs from construction plans and occasional site visits, primarily for insulation and drywall, and also covering steel studs, painting, and gypsum floor underlayment\nBuild labor and material estimates for insulation, drywall, and other specialty trades, and write clear, professional proposals.\nClarify the scope with builders and general contractors, and document assumptions and exclusions.\nSupport winning bids with timely clarifications, practical alternates, and clean scopes.\nCreate handoff packages for operations once awarded, including budgets and scope sheets.\nTrack awarded jobs against the estimate to support profitability and lessons learned.\nMaintain organized project notes and customer communications in our system.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For:\nAbility to read residential and commercial plans and details\nProficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic plan review tools\nClear written and verbal communication, strong organization, and attention to detail\nAble to visit active job sites as needed\n\nNice to have:\nExperience in construction estimating or a closely related role\nBackground in insulation, drywall, steel studs, painting, or gypsum floor underlayment\nFamiliarity with Bluebeam, On Screen Takeoff, or The EDGE\nWe 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\n\nPhysical Demands:\nThis role primarily involves office-based work with extended periods of sitting while working on a computer. 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