Industrial Insulation Estimator

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Industrial Insulation Estimator

Position Summary

BrandSafway is seeking an Industrial Insulation Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive estimates for industrial piping, equipment, and ductwork insulation projects throughout the Carolinas. This position requires the ability to independently review bid packages, read piping isometric drawings (ISOs) and construction plans, perform detailed quantity takeoffs, and develop complete labor and material pricing.

The estimator will work closely with sales, project management, and field leadership to ensure proposals reflect customer requirements, actual installation conditions, and branch profitability goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for industrial pipe insulation, equipment insulation, and rectangular and round ductwork insulation, including new construction, maintenance, repairs, and retrofit projects.

• Read and interpret piping ISOs, mechanical plans, equipment details, insulation schedules, specifications, and bid documents to identify scope and installation requirements.

• Perform detailed takeoffs using FastWRAP and/or Bluebeam Revu , including pipe lengths and sizes, fittings, valves, flanges, equipment surface areas, and ductwork square footage.

• Identify required insulation materials, thicknesses, vapor barriers, jacketing, finishes, and accessories based on project specifications and service conditions.

• Develop labor estimates that account for installation productivity, elevation, congestion, operating facilities, access restrictions, work schedules, and project phasing.

• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotes, including material availability, freight, lead times, and scope coverage.

• Include applicable project costs such as supervision, mobilization, equipment, scaffolding or lift access, travel, per diem, consumables, and waste.

• Prepare clear proposals with defined scope, pricing, assumptions, exclusions, and clarifications for lump-sum, unit-price, and time-and-material work.

• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks to verify conditions, identify scope gaps, and evaluate installation challenges.

• Review drawing revisions and addenda, prepare requests for information, and update estimates as requirements change.

• Coordinate with sales and operations to confirm project approach, manpower assumptions, schedule requirements, and bid strategy.

• Support project turnover by providing organized takeoffs, material quantities, estimated labor hours, vendor quotes, and documented assumptions.

• Assist with change-order pricing and compare estimated costs against actual project results to improve future estimates.

• Maintain organized estimating records and meet proposal deadlines while managing multiple opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Experience estimating industrial mechanical insulation, including both piping and ductwork insulation .

• Demonstrated ability to independently read and quantify work from piping isometric drawings, plan drawings, sections, and details .

• Proficiency with FastWRAP and/or Bluebeam Revu for estimating or digital takeoffs.

• Working knowledge of common insulation systems, including fiberglass, mineral wool, calcium silicate, cellular glass, and elastomeric insulation, along with aluminum and stainless-steel jacketing, ASJ finishes, and vapor-retarder systems.

• Understanding of industrial insulation installation methods and the field conditions that affect labor productivity.

• Ability to develop complete cost estimates and apply company-approved markup or margin requirements accurately.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to maintain clear, traceable estimate documentation.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and deadline management.

• Ability to participate in site visits and follow customer and company safety requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of industrial insulation estimating experience.

• Previous field experience as an insulator, metal mechanic, foreman, or project manager.

• Experience with both FastWRAP and Bluebeam Revu.

• Experience estimating work in manufacturing plants, chemical facilities, power generation facilities, or other operating industrial environments.

• Familiarity with insulation removal and replacement, shutdowns and turnarounds, and coordination with scaffolding and other trades.

What Success Looks Like

Produces timely, complete estimates with clearly documented quantities, realistic labor assumptions, and minimal scope gaps. Communicates effectively with sales and operations, supports a smooth transition from bid to execution, and uses project feedback to improve estimating accuracy and profitability.

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BrandSafway offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance along with a generous 401k plan.

About Us:

BrandSafway is a leading global provider of access, specialized services, and forming and shoring solutions to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Through a network of ~340 strategic locations across 25 countries and ~40,000 employees, BrandSafway delivers a full range of industrial service solutions. BrandSafway supports maintenance and refurbishment projects as well as new construction and expansion plans with unmatched service from expert local labor and management. Today’s BrandSafway is At Work For You® — leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive.

BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or veteran status.

Notice to all potential job candidates:

Please be advised that BrandSafway will never require or ask for any fee from you in exchange for being considered, hired, promoted, transferred or having ongoing employment with us. It is a violation of our Code of Conduct if any employee requests any money or fee from you in exchange for tentatively special treatment or consideration. If anyone, regardless of whether an existing employee, or anyone else, requests payment of any fee in exchange for being hired into our company, you may confidentially contact our HR Compliance department at [email protected] and provide the name of the individual and any other documentation or proof of such an act.

$71400-$107200/year