Commercial Roofing Estimator

The Commercial Roofing Estimator prepares accurate, competitive, and profitable cost estimates for commercial roofing projects. This role reviews project plans and specifications, performs detailed quantity take-offs, evaluates labor and equipment needs, and collaborates closely with sales, operations, and field teams. The estimator plays a key role in bid accuracy, margin protection, risk mitigation, and successful project execution across a wide range of commercial roofing systems and project types.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, blueprints, and specifications to understand the full scope of commercial roofing work.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and material analysis for roofing systems, accessories, and related components.
• Develop comprehensive cost estimates, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor pricing, for commercial roofing projects.
• Use estimating software and tools such as Bluebeam to prepare and document estimates and proposals.
• Prepare clear, competitive, and profitable bid proposals that align with company objectives and client requirements.
• Collaborate with sales, project management, and field teams to validate scopes, clarify assumptions, and ensure alignment on pricing and execution strategy.
• Evaluate and incorporate roofing system options, value engineering ideas, and alternative solutions to improve cost efficiency and project value.
• Interpret construction drawings and specifications to identify potential risks, conflicts, and cost impacts.
• Analyze bids for completeness and accuracy to protect margins and reduce project risk.
• Manage multiple bids simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines and bid due dates.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site walks to gather field information and verify project conditions.
• Support project handoff to operations and field teams by communicating key estimate details, assumptions, and risk considerations.
• Stay current on local building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards that affect roofing system design and pricing.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of estimating processes, pricing strategies, and cost databases.

• Minimum 3 years of commercial roofing estimating experience.
• Proficiency in bidding and construction estimation for commercial projects.
• Hands-on experience with commercial roofing estimating, including TPO, EPDM, PVC, modified bitumen, BUR, metal roofing, and coatings.
• Strong skills in quantity take-offs and material analysis for roofing systems.
• Demonstrated ability to estimate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs accurately.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Experience preparing bid proposals and supporting value engineering recommendations.
• Proficiency with construction estimating software and digital tools such as Bluebeam.
• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities to develop precise cost estimates.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all estimating work.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and work under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of local building codes, safety regulations, and relevant industry standards.
• Problem-solving mindset focused on cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and project success.

• Background in construction management or commercial construction environments.
• Experience in project management related to roofing or construction projects.
• Familiarity with pricing strategies and cost estimate benchmarking for commercial work.
• Ability to contribute to value engineering discussions and offer cost-effective alternatives.
• Comfort working both independently and as part of a collaborative estimating team.

This role operates in a mixed work environment that combines office-based estimating activities with periodic visits to active or prospective job sites. In the office, you will work with estimating software, digital plans, and tools such as Bluebeam while collaborating closely with estimating, sales, project management, and field teams. You will occasionally travel to project locations for site walks, pre-bid meetings, and field verification of conditions. The position offers exposure to a wide range of commercial roofing systems and project types, a stable workload with long-term growth potential in a specialized trade, and the opportunity to influence pricing strategy, value engineering, and overall project success.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Oklahoma City, OK.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $130000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Oklahoma City,OK.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $80,000 - $130,000