Project Estimator​/Project Manager

Thermal Shop is looking for a Project Manager / Project Estimator to join our Cedar Rapids team. You will estimate primarily residential insulation projects and manage them through completion. This includes reading plans, building accurate scopes and pricing, coordinating handoffs, communicating with customers & crews, managing changes, and closing out the job. We are open to both early career and experienced candidates.

Direct insulation experience is not required, but you must bring a real foundation in construction, estimating, or project management. You will train directly with the owner and experienced project managers and estimators.

• Read construction plans and site information to prepare accurate scopes, takeoffs, and pricing.
• Utilize STACK for takeoffs and our own in-house software platform for project management. You will help shape our estimating tools as we build them out.
• Manage projects you estimate from initial handoff through installation (including: change orders, final closeout, and coordinating scheduling).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for builders, homeowners, installers, and our internal team throughout the project.
• Visit local job sites to verify conditions, confirm scope, and resolve issues.
• Keep project information accurate for scheduling, production, billing, and customer communication.
• Contribute to improvements in estimating templates, project handoffs, and internal processes. We take process improvement seriously, and good ideas get implemented.
• Support business development by helping onboard new clients, recognizing new opportunities, and directing qualified leads to the sales team.

You must be able to demonstrate one or more of the following:

• Direct experience in construction estimating or project management.
• Field experience in construction or a skilled trade.
• Education in construction management, project engineering, drafting, architecture, or a closely related field.
• Meaningful construction experience gained through a family trade business or a similar hands-on background.

Beyond that, we are looking for strong analytical and problem-solving ability, patience and attention to detail (accurate, consistent bids are the heart of this job), excellent organization, and clear written and verbal communication. A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required.

This is an in-person position based in Cedar Rapids. The role averages approximately 50 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with most workdays beginning between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. Project managers are expected to make necessary visits to their job sites to ensure project success.

• $54,000-$77,000 base salary while training, depending on experience and demonstrated ability.
• Project-based commission on top of base salary after training period, paid on the work you estimate and manage. We will walk you through exactly how the commission plan works during the interview process, to help you gain a deeper understanding.
• As your book of business grows, so does your pay. A proven estimator and project manager running a full book of business has a realistic path well above $100,000 in total compensation.
• Merit-based advancement. Show increased capability and consistent performance, and you will be given greater responsibility and earning potential.

• 2-3 weeks paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Monthly medical stipend available, if needed.
• Company-provided laptop, phone, and the tools you need.
• Mileage reimbursement for business travel.