Commercial Roofing Estimator

Position Objective

Prepare cost estimates for roofing projects, services and submit bids to contractors and private clients.  Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.  The Estimator will specialize in roofing service performed and specific types of roofing products manufactured.

Provide comprehensive support to sales and project teamsby effectively communicating and responding to customer needs.  Serve as a resource for sales and project teams, by providing information, answering questions and assisting local contacts with questions and concerns. 

Job Functions

• Plan, organize, and establish objectives and goals forduties assigned.
• Estimate job costs and submit proposals for review.
  • Create/ request Show Drawings; Write submittal letters
  • Obtain Product Data Sheets, Samples, etc.
• Utilize bid log to track own bids and total bids closed
• Ensure processes are followed from pre-bid until handoff meeting
• Draft proposals to General Contractors, private clients, and other customers
• Be accountable for your own goals, decisions, and bids.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
• Additional responsibilities as assigned
• Field customer requests and questions pre job
• Cooperate with Project Management, Service, and Office Departments
• Assist in budget development for operations

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Essential)

• High School Diploma or equivalent, college preferred
• 3-5 years of roofing estimating experience
• Edge Estimating Software preferred
• Problem Solving Abilitywith the ability to manage difficult customers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet program, including strong analytical abilities
• Documentation Skills
• Superior Listening and Communications Skills
• Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with associates

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Desirable)

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous roofing contracting experience
• Bilingual Spanish
• Math proficiency
• Strong negotiating Skills
• Ability to read blueprints
• Knowledge of business and management principles
• Preferred candidate must be able to multitask in a fast paced environment

Key Competencies

• Superb communication skills
• Construction and roofing industry experience
• Sound problem assessment and problem-solving skills
• Well organized; Adept at planning work and managing time
• Extreme attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Initiativeand integrity
• Adaptability
• Willingness to learn
• Teamwork and collaboration

Occupational Health and Safety

• Employees are responsible and accountable forCompliance with workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control
• Active participation in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety
• Identification and reporting of health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries and property damage at the workplace
• Correct utilization of appropriate personal protective equipment

Working Conditions

Physical surroundings:  Office and field environment with typical office machines and exposure to noise and temperature as well as exposure to typical hazards of jobsite, including ladders, construction materials, etc.

Physical Effort: Climb ladders to assess roofs, extensive sitting, standing, walking.   Repetitive keying, typing.  Occasional lifting not to exceed 50 pounds

Domestic/International Travel:Local, for purposes of visiting customers and reviewing needs onsite.

Extensive Hours:  Not subject to overtime