Estimator - Commercial Roofing

Roof Technology Partners•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Roof Technology Partners (RTP), a commercial roofing contractor and portfolio company of Skybound Service Partners (SSP), is hiring a Commercial Roofing Estimator to produce accurate, competitive, and profitable estimates across its branch locations. The role supports markets including Texas, Georgia, Alabama, and additional markets as the business grows. The position is based in Dallas or Houston and works closely with branch sales personnel, operations managers, and the VP of Sales & Marketing to ensure qualified opportunities are estimated on time and in line with RTP’s cost, quality, and margin standards. The estimator prepares bids from plans, specifications, takeoffs, and subcontractor and supplier quotes; assesses project and bid requirements; and supports customer and vendor relationships. The role also tracks estimates and bid outcomes, reviews completed project costs for estimating accuracy, improves estimating processes, identifies value engineering options, and helps ensure a smooth handoff of awarded work to operations.

Requirements

At least 2 years of commercial roofing estimating experience with a company generating $3 million or more in annual revenue.
Ability to read plans and specifications, perform quantity takeoffs, and use Excel for cost and profit analysis.
Track record of producing winning, profitable estimates.
Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
Strong math skills and ability to perform and verify cost calculations precisely.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience estimating across multiple geographic markets or branch locations.
Familiarity with Procore or similar construction project management platforms.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; relevant experience may substitute at leadership’s discretion.
Good knowledge of commercial roofing systems, materials, and installation methods.

Responsibilities

Produce complete, accurate estimates in accordance with RTP’s cost and profit guidelines across all branch markets.
Perform material takeoffs from plans and specifications and compile estimates using takeoffs and subcontractor or supplier quotes.
Review project documents to identify insurance, bonding, overhead, and scope requirements before bidding.
Apply appropriate overhead and profit factors to determine proposed project costs.
Finalize and submit bids on time, and attend pre-bid meetings and bid openings as needed.
Double-check calculations before submission and review estimates with the VP of Sales & Marketing as required.
Support estimating needs across RTP branch locations, including Texas, Georgia, Alabama, and other applicable markets.
Track announced and proposed projects across markets and communicate qualified opportunities to the appropriate branch sales personnel.
Maintain a log of estimates, bid amounts, submission dates, win/loss outcomes, and key deadlines.
Analyze bid results and win/loss data to refine competitive strategy and improve the hit rate.
Monitor competitor activity and pricing trends across markets to inform bid positioning.
Build and maintain relationships with general contractors, owners, and customers across served markets.
Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain best-value quotes consistent with RTP quality standards.
Follow up with customers after bid submission and communicate outcomes internally.
Keep supplier pricing strictly confidential.
Monitor completed-project job cost reports to verify estimate accuracy and document recurring gaps.
Refine estimating methods, software configurations, and assumptions.
Identify value engineering opportunities on bids and present alternatives to customers.
Ensure won jobs are handed off to the appropriate Operations Manager.
Assist the VP of Sales & Marketing with budget assumptions and annual sales goal planning.