Project Estimator / Account Manager (Insulation)
Thermal Shop - Cedar Rapids, IA
Apply NowJob Description
We’re Thermal Shop. Fast-moving, high-standards, zero-excuses. Builders hire us because we communicate, hit dates, and keep jobs clean. If you own outcomes and keep everyone on the same page, read on.What you’ll do Turn plans and site info into tight scopes and prices using STACK. Run the job: handoff to production, be the primary daytime point of contact for crews and builders, manage changesCOs, and close out clean. Keep schedules moving and customers informed. Capture lessons learned to improve templates and processes.Typical time split: Estimating 50%+, PMcalls 10-20%, on-site 10% or less, the rest internal coordination.Note: Occasionally you may need to be available after hours or on a weekend to resolve an urgent project issue. It’s rare, but it happens.What good looks like Daily STACK takeoffs with 3-5 bid packages per day. Clear, proactive communication with builders, homeowners, and our installers. Point of contact during production; able to make sound judgment calls without hand-holding. Excellent customer experience and a reputation-enhancing closeout on every job. You 2+ years in construction estimating or PM (insulation a plus, not required). Confident reading plans and scoping work; organized and responsive. Steady under pressure, direct communicator, customers-first mindset. Valid driver’s license; comfortable with a few local site visits each week.Tools you’ll use STACK for takeoffs. Our internal job tools and templates. Company-provided laptop, phone, and everything else you need to pensation Base salary: $70,000-$85,000 DOE. Commission: 1% of collected revenue on jobs you estimate and run, paid after successful execution, payment is received, and the estimate is reasonably accurate (within agreed variance). Target total comp is six figures when you’re running a healthy book. Your upside grows with volume and clean execution.Benefits 3 weeks PTO plus paid holidays. 401(k) implemented no later than January 1, 2026. Medical stipend available immediately until the full medical package rolls out. Mileage reimbursement.How we hire Quick phone screen. In-person interview with a practical exercise using test prints. References and a short ride-along or shop visit if needed. We move promptly and keep you informed at each step.Our culture High energy. Customer-first. Own your work. We protect margins by doing the basics right: clean scopes, tight communication, and flawless handoffs. You’ll get autonomy, accountability, and the support to deliver great outcomes for builders and homeowners.Click apply now to email us today, include subject “Project Estimator Name.â€recblid y9jfes0pue62ll4nuyq2ioeciouh8h
Created: 2025-09-21