Commercial Roofing Senior Estimator

Job Description: Commercial Roofing Estimator

Estimating Department | Exempt (Salaried)

Position Purpose & Objectives

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.

Position Details

Department: Estimating

Reports To: Regional Revenue Operations Director

Employment Status: Exempt (Salaried)

Key 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

Core Competencies

• 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

Education & Experience

Essential

• High school diploma or equivalent
• English fluency

• OSHA 10-hour card
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to use/learn business technology

Preferred

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

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to work both in an office setting and on active job sites, including occasional climbing of ladders and walking on roofs and uneven surfaces, along with the ability to lift, carry, and transport materials or equipment up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Our Core Values:  Safety | Customer Service | Quality

Eskola, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, and are invited to voluntarily self-identify as an individual with a disability or protected veteran during the application process. Eskola, LLC will not discriminate against applicants or employees for discussing their compensation (41 CFR 60-1.35(c)).