Commercial Roofing Estimator

Progressive Roofing•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

We are growing our team and looking to find our next great estimator! Seeking a professional individual willing to jump in and work with our team and clients to help provide high quality estimates. We work with a variety of different roofing systems and on commercial properties. As one of the nation's leading commercial roofing companies we see a wide range of projects throughout the year. For this position we need someone who is hands on and open to learning about commercial roofing or if you have experience in this space, open to continuing to perfect your skillset.

Requirements

Must be a team player and coachable
Solid communication skills
All candidates considered for this position must be fluent in Microsoft Office suite software.
Fluent knowledge of a variety of computer software applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
Knowledge of office administrative procedures and knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment.
Ability to write highly effective reports, proposals, and business correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, managers, and customers.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Willingness to travel and work with diverse client/customer base.

Nice To Haves

Experience in commercial roofing
Open to learning about commercial roofing

Responsibilities

Attend job walks and prepare take-off off by measuring, noting all variables of the roof site. This may require multiple visits to the actual project site.
Solid knowledge to analyze blueprints, specification interpretations, proposals, and other documentation to prepare material quotes, fabrication labor and construction labor requirement quotes, project pricing, and bid abstracts.
Prepare itemized lists and summaries.
Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors and/or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
Consult with subcontractors, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
Work with Project Managers, Purchasing, and Management as needed in the preparation and final evaluation of bids.
Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized.
Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and processes of improvement.
Complete understanding of manufacturer product warranties.
Estimate prices on change orders on existing contracts.
Attend pre-construction and bid/pre-qualification meetings.
Ability to work from blueprints and drawing specifications.
Maintain a positive rapport with property and facilities managers, general contractors, and manufacturer’s representatives.