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
Location
Milwaukee, 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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