Estimator - Commercial Roofing

Roof Technology Partners•Houston, TX

About The Position

Roof Technology Partners (RTP), a commercial roofing contractor and portfolio company of Skybound Service Partners, is hiring a Commercial Roofing Estimator. The role produces accurate, competitive, and profitable estimates across RTP branch locations, 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 meet RTP’s cost, quality, and margin standards. The estimator prepares bids, conducts plan and specification takeoffs, coordinates supplier and subcontractor pricing, and maintains records and analyses of estimates and bid outcomes. The role also builds customer and vendor relationships, monitors project costs and competitor pricing, identifies value-engineering opportunities, and supports estimating process improvements and sales planning. A successful candidate can read plans and specifications, perform precise cost calculations, use estimating software and Excel, and has commercial roofing estimating experience.

Requirements

Ability to read plans and specifications, perform quantity takeoffs, and use Excel for cost and profit analysis.
At least 2 years of commercial roofing estimating experience with a company generating more than $3 million in annual revenue.
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 branch markets.
Perform material takeoffs from plans and specifications and compile estimates using takeoffs and subcontractor and supplier quotes.
Review project documents for insurance, bonding, overhead, and scope requirements before bidding.
Apply appropriate overhead and profit factors to calculate proposed project costs.
Finalize and submit bids on time; attend pre-bid meetings and bid openings as needed.
Verify calculations before submission and review estimates with the VP of Sales & Marketing as required.
Support estimating needs across RTP branch locations and communicate qualified project opportunities to relevant branch sales personnel.
Maintain a log of estimates, bid amounts, submission dates, outcomes, and deadlines.
Analyze bid results and win/loss data to improve competitive strategy and hit rate.
Monitor competitor activity and pricing trends across markets.
Build and maintain relationships with general contractors, owners, and customers.
Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers for best-value quotes consistent with RTP quality standards.
Follow up with customers after bid submission and communicate outcomes internally.
Keep supplier pricing strictly confidential.
Review completed-project job cost reports to assess estimate accuracy and document recurring gaps.
Refine estimating methods, software configurations, and assumptions.
Identify value-engineering opportunities 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.