Part-Time Independent Contractor Residential Estimator (1099)

1. Position / Engagement

This is a part-time independent contractor position. The Estimator will provide independent estimating services for L.E. Roofing, LLC’s residential roofing division on an as-needed, project-by-project basis.

The Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate residential roofing estimates, material takeoffs, scope reviews, and proposal support for reroofing, repair, siding, gutter, and related residential exterior projects.

Final pricing, contract approval, and customer commitments remain with L.E. Roofing, LLC unless otherwise authorized in writing.

2. Required Experience & Qualifications

The Estimator must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Prior sales experience is required; residential roofing sales and/or estimating experience is strongly preferred.
• Must be well versed in residential roofing systems, materials, installation methods, common repair conditions, ventilation, flashing, and related exterior components.
• Must be able to communicate professionally with homeowners, suppliers, sales personnel, and Company management.
• Must demonstrate sound judgment, accuracy, professionalism, and the ability to independently evaluate project information.
• Must make recommendations and decisions within the authority provided by L.E. Roofing, LLC in a manner that protects and advances the best interests of the Company.

3. Primary Responsibilities

• Review residential inspection reports, measurements, photographs, roof diagrams, insurance scopes, customer requests, and project documents.
• Perform roof measurements and material takeoffs.
• Identify roofing squares, waste factors, ridge, hip, valley, eave, rake, starter, ventilation, flashing, underlayment, ice and water shield, and accessory quantities.
• Estimate shingle, synthetic underlayment, ice and water membrane, ventilation, flashing, pipe boots, drip edge, valley metal, decking, and related roofing materials.
• Prepare labor and material estimates for residential roof replacements and repairs.
• Estimate gutters, downspouts, siding, fascia, soffit, and other residential exterior work when assigned.
• Review available insurance scopes and identify apparent scope differences or omitted roofing items for Company review.
• Identify damaged decking, flashing, ventilation, or other conditions that may require allowances or change-order pricing.
• Obtain supplier pricing as needed.
• Prepare clear scope inclusions, exclusions, allowances, and assumptions.
• Prepare upgrade options including impact-resistant shingles, upgraded underlayments, ventilation improvements, and other approved alternatives.
• Assist with supplement estimates and change-order pricing when requested.
• Maintain organized estimating files and supporting documentation.

4. Estimate Requirements

Each estimate should include, as applicable:

• Customer/project name and property address
• Roof size in squares and waste percentage
• Roofing system or shingle selection
• Material quantities and labor cost
• Tear-off, disposal, delivery, and access/equipment considerations
• Decking and flashing allowances
• Ventilation requirements
• Permit allowance, when applicable
• Gutter or siding quantities, when applicable
• Upgrade options
• Inclusions, exclusions, and assumptions
• Notes regarding unusual conditions or potential additional work

All estimates must be detailed enough for Company management to review the quantity and pricing basis prior to presenting the proposal to the customer.

5. Residential Roofing Systems

• Asphalt shingles
• Architectural shingles
• Impact-resistant shingles
• Low-slope residential roofing
• Modified bitumen
• TPO or other approved low-slope systems
• Roof repairs
• Storm-related roof replacement
• Insurance restoration work
• Gutters and downspouts
• Siding
• Fascia and soffit
• Skylights and roof accessories

6. Customer and Project Review

The Estimator shall identify any conditions that may affect pricing, including:

• Multiple roofing layers
• Steep-slope conditions
• High roofs
• Difficult access
• Limited material staging
• Landscaping or property protection requirements
• Decking deterioration
• Chimneys
• Skylights
• Solar panels
• Specialty flashing
• Code upgrades
• Ventilation deficiencies
• Historic or discontinued roofing materials

Any uncertain condition should be clearly identified as an allowance, exclusion, or item requiring field verification.

7. Estimate Accuracy

The Estimator is expected to use reasonable care to ensure:

• Measurements are complete.
• Waste factors are appropriate.
• All major roof accessories are included.
• Labor assumptions are realistic.
• Material pricing is current.
• Scope items are not duplicated or omitted.
• Add-on items are clearly identified.
• Unknown conditions are properly disclosed.

The Estimator shall promptly notify Company management of any material estimating error or scope concern discovered after completion of an estimate.

8. Estimating Software and Platforms

The Estimator may be required to use or review information from platforms such as:

• JobNimbus
• EagleView
• Hover
• Roofr
• Company estimating spreadsheets
• Supplier pricing portals
• Manufacturer pricing information
• Insurance scope documents

The Estimator shall maintain accurate and organized digital project files.

9. Communication

The Estimator may communicate with Company management, sales representatives, project managers, homeowners, suppliers, insurance-related contacts, and manufacturer representatives as necessary to complete assigned estimating services.

Any pricing commitment, contractual promise, warranty representation, or scope modification must be approved by Company management.

10. Confidentiality

All customer information, pricing, supplier information, estimating methods, profit margins, internal cost information, lead information, and Company business information shall remain confidential.

The Estimator shall not use Company pricing, customer lists, or internal estimating information for the benefit of another roofing contractor or competitor.

11. Independent Contractor Relationship

The Estimator is engaged as an independent contractor and not as an employee.

Subject to agreed deadlines and deliverables, the Estimator will determine the manner and method used to complete assigned estimating services.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Estimator is responsible for their own ordinary business expenses, taxes, computer, telephone, internet access, and other tools necessary to perform the estimating services.

Nothing in this Scope of Work guarantees a minimum amount of work or continued engagement.

12. Compensation

Compensation for this part-time independent contractor position shall be ten percent (10%) of the contract value for each residential project credited to the Estimator and approved by L.E. Roofing, LLC.

Compensation applies only to contracts approved and executed by L.E. Roofing, LLC. The Estimator may not alter Company pricing, discounts, contract terms, or commission arrangements without prior Company approval.

Payment timing and the treatment of cancellations, credits, supplements, or change orders shall be handled in accordance with the Company's written compensation terms or other written agreement.

13. Ownership of Work

All estimates, takeoffs, customer pricing sheets, scope sheets, photographs, proposal drafts, supplier quotes, and estimating documents prepared specifically for Company projects shall remain the property of L.E. Roofing, LLC.

14. Performance Expectations

The Estimator is expected to:

• Complete estimates within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain accurate measurements.
• Provide clear supporting documentation.
• Keep pricing confidential.
• Communicate estimating concerns promptly.
• Identify unknown or high-risk conditions.
• Maintain professional communication.
• Keep residential estimating records organized.
• Make decisions and recommendations within assigned authority in the best interest of L.E. Roofing, LLC, including protection of Company reputation, pricing, customer relationships, and profitability.

15. Authority Limitations

The Estimator may not, without written authorization:

• Sign contracts on behalf of L.E. Roofing, LLC.
• Approve customer discounts.
• Change Company warranty terms.
• Commit the Company to additional work.
• Approve financing terms.
• Enter agreements with suppliers or subcontractors.
• Alter final Company pricing.
• Represent themselves as an owner or authorized officer of L.E. Roofing, LLC.

16. End of Engagement

Upon completion or termination of the engagement, the Estimator shall return or transfer all active estimates, customer information, Company files, pricing documents, and Company-owned information.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $90,000