Commercial Roofing Estimator

Description

• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors
• Assist in budget development for operations
• Ensure processes are followed from pre-bid until handoff meeting
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
• Utilize bid log to track own bids and total bids closed
• Cooperate with Project Management, Service, and Office Departments
• Plan, organize, and establish objectives and goals for duties assigned.
• Obtain Product Data Sheets, Samples, etc.
• Draft proposals to General Contractors, private clients, and other customers
• Field customer requests and questions pre job
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Estimate job costs and submit proposals for review.
• Create/ request Show Drawings; Write submittal letters
• Be accountable for your own goals, decisions, and bids.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Superior listening and communication skills.
• Strong quality focus.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions, read and comprehend short correspondence and policy documents, and converse comfortably with associates.
• Comfortable with heights and capable of climbing ladders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet programs, with strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in preparing bids using Excel and other estimating software.
• Previous experience in sales or estimating.
• Ability to conduct take-offs and core cuts as needed.
• Proven experience in estimating construction sales.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to handle difficult customers effectively.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent documentation skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance