Estimating Manager

ROOFED RIGHT AMERICA LLC
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • $100,000–$120,000 Per Year
17 days ago

Job Description

Estimating Manager - Roofing Construction

We're seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to join a growing commercial roofing operations team within a fast-paced, highly collaborative construction environment. This role is ideal for someone who excels at analyzing complex scopes, leading estimating strategy across diverse project types, and contributing to both technical execution and cross-departmental coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review drawings, specifications, and project scopes to prepare accurate and detailed cost estimates for commercial roofing systems.
  • Develop labor, material, and production cost calculations, including quantity takeoffs and itemized cost breakdowns.
  • Manage the full estimating cycle, from document review through final bid submission, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.
  • Prepare bid proposals, technical clarifications, and supporting documents for internal teams and client-facing presentations.
  • Oversee multiple estimates simultaneously, maintaining schedules, deadlines, and quality standards across all deliverables.
  • Collaborate with operations, project management, and procurement teams to support preconstruction planning and project handoff.
  • Lead and mentor junior estimators, providing guidance on tools, estimating methods, and best practices.
  • Participate in client discussions, proposal reviews, and departmental planning to support long-term estimating and business development goals.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of estimating or preconstruction experience in commercial construction, preferably involving roofing or building-envelope systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret construction documents, manage multiple bid schedules, and develop complete cost estimates.
  • Proficiency with digital takeoff software, estimating platforms, and standard construction processes.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical information to internal teams and clients.
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with experience supporting or leading project teams.
  • Preferred certifications such as Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or similar credentials.
  • Experience performing site walks, roof assessments, or field verification is a plus.
  • Experience supporting multi-facility or national account portfolios is strongly preferred.

Benefits

  • Salary $100-120K (based on experience)
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • 401k with match
  • PTO and Sick leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.

Numbers & Facts

LocationMilwaukee, WI
Salary$100,000–$120,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Business Developmentunmatched
  • Commercial Constructionunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Document Setunmatched
  • Construction Managementunmatched
  • Cost Estimatesunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Documentation Reviewunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Production Costingunmatched
  • Proposal Writingunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Roofingunmatched
  • Sales Presentationunmatched
  • Schedule Developmentunmatched
  • Set Goalsunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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