Commercial Roofing Estimator

Tecta Southeast•Cumming, GA

15h

About The Position

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 teams by 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 for duties 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

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, college preferred
3-5 years of roofing estimating experience
Edge Estimating Software preferred
Problem Solving Ability with 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and establish objectives and goals for duties 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