Construction Estimators

Join the IBP Team • Appleton, WI

7d • $52,000 - $250,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are a growing multi-trade specialty contractor with 10 branches across Wisconsin. Our estimators own the full process — takeoffs, pricing, proposals, and building strong relationships with home builders and general contractors. This is largely repeat business driven by trust, clear communication, and reliable delivery. Top estimators close millions annually because relationships are everything here. What You’ll Do Perform accurate quantity takeoffs from construction plans (residential & commercial) and occasional job site visits, primarily for insulation and drywall. Build complete labor & material estimates, write clear professional proposals, and clarify scope with general contractors and home builders. Support winning bids with practical alternates, clean scopes, and timely follow-up that builds long-term relationships. Create smooth handoff packages for our field teams (budgets, scope sheets, notes). Track awarded jobs vs. estimate to improve profitability and share lessons learned. Use our systems to keep everything organized — customer notes, assumptions, and communications.

Requirements

• Ability to read construction plans and details.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and solid organization/attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to visit active job sites as needed and work from our Appleton branch.

Nice To Haves

• Any construction estimating, field, or related experience.
• Background in insulation, drywall, or similar trades.
• Experience with OnScreen Takeoff (our primary tool), PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or any estimating software.
• Recent construction management grads, military veterans, or motivated field team members looking to move into the office — we fully train self-starters with the right attitude, curiosity, and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs from construction plans (residential & commercial) and occasional job site visits, primarily for insulation and drywall.
• Build complete labor & material estimates, write clear professional proposals, and clarify scope with general contractors and home builders.
• Support winning bids with practical alternates, clean scopes, and timely follow-up that builds long-term relationships.
• Create smooth handoff packages for our field teams (budgets, scope sheets, notes).
• Track awarded jobs vs. estimate to improve profitability and share lessons learned.
• Use our systems to keep everything organized — customer notes, assumptions, and communications.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary + performance bonuses tied to awarded and profitable work
• 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
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Clear paths to senior estimator, project management, or operations leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees