Commercial Roofing Senior Estimator

Eskola LLC•Greer, SC

16h•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Estimator is responsible for bidding and selling roofing and waterproofing projects — preparing accurate, timely estimates, developing and maintaining strategic relationships, and collecting all data needed for accurate estimating.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
English fluency
OSHA 10-hour card
Valid driver's license
Ability to use/learn business technology
Leadership & management — sets expectations, delegates effectively, and develops team members' skills
Communication — conveys information clearly in writing and in person to audiences with differing styles
Financial acumen — understands budgets, cost implications, and profitability drivers relevant to the role
Customer relationship management — builds and maintains trusted relationships with clients and partners
Problem solving — gathers and analyzes information to resolve issues in a timely, non-blaming manner
Safety — promotes and enforces a strong safety culture in compliance with OSHA and company standards
Technology — proficient with company business systems (e.g., CenterPoint or similar construction management software) and standard office software
Roof system knowledge — ability to read/interpret blueprints and specifications; desire to stay current on codes

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