Commercial Roofing Senior Estimator

Eskola•Greer, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Roofing Senior Estimator is responsible for bidding and selling roofing and waterproofing projects. This role involves preparing accurate and timely estimates, developing and maintaining strategic relationships with clients, vendors, and manufacturers, and collecting all necessary data for accurate estimating. The position is based in an office setting with occasional work on active job sites and requires a strong understanding of roofing systems, estimating software, and safety protocols.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
English fluency
OSHA 10-hour card
Valid driver's license
Ability to use/learn business technology
Ability to work both in an office setting and on active job sites
Occasional climbing of ladders and walking on roofs and uneven surfaces
Ability to lift, carry, and transport materials or equipment up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Roofing industry experience
Bilingual fluency
OSHA 30-hour card
Familiarity with local building codes
Experience with estimating programs

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate, competitive proposals and contracts.
Review and understand scope of work and project specifications.
Analyze blueprints, specifications, and documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates.
Compute cost factors and prepare estimates for planning, bidding, and vendor/subcontractor selection.
Create and update projects in the estimating system, bid calendar, and document uploads.
Develop labor estimates for potential jobs.
Work closely with drafting and project management on required estimating services.
Apply established labor and material markups for overhead and profit.
Provide job packets to foremen to support safety, HazCom, specification, and labor expectations.
Develop and maintain strategic relationships.
Consult with clients, vendors, and manufacturers to formulate estimates and resolve issues.
Prepare bid documents and customer-facing materials in a timely manner.
Identify material cost trends and pursue potential new business.
Track, manage, and debrief projects.
Analyze completed projects to compare estimated vs. actual costs and identify discrepancies.
Maintain accurate, organized files and follow up on outstanding estimates.
Process manufacturer warranties and assist production in scheduling and coordinating jobs.