Construction Estimator / Insulation Takeoff Specialist (Part-Time)

Employment Type: Part-time, Independent Contractor (~20 hours/week to start, with potential to transition to full-time as project volume grows)

Work Model: Remote

Work Hours: US Eastern Standard Time (EST) alignment

Role Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly analytical Construction Estimator / Insulation Takeoff Specialist to take complete ownership of turning architectural plans into accurate material takeoffs, cost estimates, and proposal-ready deliverables for Superfoam. In this seat, you will take the end-to-end estimating workflow off the leadership team's plate—analyzing construction blueprints, performing precise quantity takeoffs in Plan Swift, applying established costing methodologies, and preparing finalized deliverables for seamless handoff to the sales team. Managing an initial volume of approximately 25–50 project takeoffs per month, you will serve as the primary owner of estimate accuracy, ensuring turnaround times are met while building a reliable, repeatable process that scales with business growth.

Key Responsibilities: 1. Architectural Plan Review & Quantity Takeoffs Blueprint Interpretation: Review architectural drawings, structural details, and project specifications to determine precise project scopes and insulation requirements. Plan Swift Takeoffs: Perform accurate, detailed digital quantity takeoffs using Plan Swift, calculating precise square footages, dimensions, and material requirements across spray foam, blown-in, batt, and specialty insulation systems. Scope Identification: Identify correct product types, assemblies, and thermal barrier specifications required for each residential or custom home project.2. Cost Estimating & Proposal Preparation Cost Methodology Application: Translate completed takeoff data into Superfoam's established costing models within Google Sheets and Handoff. Deliverable Construction: Build polished, proposal-ready client deliverables and estimates using established Google Docs formats and CRM workflows (Pipedrive).Sales Handoff: Own the complete operational lifecycle (Plan Review → Plan Swift Takeoff → Handoff Estimate → Proposal Preparation → Sales Handoff), ensuring sales reps receive audit-ready packages for client presentation.3. Process Ownership & Data Hygiene Workflow Management: Independently manage pipeline priorities, coordinate with internal leadership to clarify plan ambiguities, and maintain organized project records. Process Standardization: Proactively identify friction points in the takeoff pipeline to help standardize estimating templates, speed up turnaround times, and maintain zero-error quality control.

Required Skills & Qualifications: Estimating Background: Proven experience in construction estimating and material quantity takeoffs. (Civil engineers or estimators from adjacent construction trades are welcome if possess strong plan-reading abilities).Plan & Blueprint Reading: Advanced ability to read, interpret, and scale complex architectural blueprints, structural drawings, and trade specifications. Key Software Suite: Plan Swift: Direct experience performing construction takeoffs in Plan Swift is required. Google Workspace: Proficiency in Google Sheets and Google Docs for data modeling and proposal formatting. Workflow Independence: Strong organizational, time management, and process ownership skills, with the ability to manage 25–50 project takeoffs per month independently.

Preferred Qualifications: Trade Specialization: Direct experience performing insulation-specific takeoffs and cost estimates (spray foam, blown-in, batt, or air barrier systems).

Industry Experience: Prior background working directly for an insulation contractor, residential custom home builder, or trade subcontractor. Software Familiarity: Direct experience utilizing Handoff (estimating/operations software) and Pipedrive (CRM).Success Metrics (KPIs)Workflow Ownership: Fully absorbing the takeoff-to-proposal pipeline to free up executive leadership capacity for business development. Estimate Precision & Accuracy: Maintaining 100% accuracy across material quantities, square footages, and applied costing formulas. Turnaround Velocity: Meeting or exceeding target completion timelines across all incoming takeoff requests (25–50 projects/month).