Estimating Manager

Elevating the Industry. Building Your Future.

At Roofed Right America, LLC Company, we aren’t just a roofing crew; we are a nationally growing organization. Raising the bar in the commercial and industrial sectors by combining elite craftsmanship with precision, leadership, and growth. 

As operations expand and impact scales, we’re looking for dedicated individuals who lead with Integrity, act with Responsibility, and never compromise on Safety. If you are looking to build your Skills past the status quo –  Trade Up to a Better Crew.

Top Reasons to Join: 

• Incentive Bonus Eligibility
• 401(k) with Company Match 
• Comprehensive Benefits Package 
• Paid Time Off 

Position Summary: The Estimating Manager is the department leader and Subject Matter Expert responsible for overseeing the development of highly accurate, competitive, and risk-aware cost estimates for commercial roofing projects. This role manages the estimating workflow, ensures the integrity of advanced cost modeling, and drives strategic bid development to guarantee RRA’s proposals are profitable, rigorously reviewed, and aligned with client expectations.

The Estimating Manager is responsible for departmental oversight, including establishing best practices, standardizing estimating software usage, and providing mentorship to the estimating team. Beyond technical leadership, this role plays a critical part in preconstruction planning, field coordination, and cross-departmental communication. As the head of RRA’s dual-track estimating structure, the Estimating Manager is responsible for team development, workload distribution, and the successful recruitment and training of both Senior and Estimator-level roles.

The Blueprint for Success - Key Responsibilities: 

Departmental Leadership & Strategy

• Oversee the department’s estimating pipeline, assigning projects to team members and ensuring all bids are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Establish and maintain organizational standards for estimating, including uniform templates, naming conventions, and bid submission protocols.

• Champion and manage the implementation of digital takeoff tools, specialized software, and data-driven systems to modernize and scale the estimating workflow.

• Provide direct guidance and professional development to Estimators and junior staff, serving as the final point of escalation for complex problem-solving.

• Monitor project "Estimated vs. Actual" performance and feedback from the field to refine future estimating accuracy.

Estimation, Risk & Profitability

• Assess complex project documents and specifications to prepare or approve precise cost estimates for large-scale commercial roofing systems.

• Conduct advanced profitability modeling and identify project-specific risks or hidden costs, providing clear briefings to leadership on competitive positioning.

• Lead value-engineering initiatives to provide clients with cost-effective alternatives without compromising system integrity.

• Direct in-depth research on labor, material, and production costs while maintaining a master database of historical cost data and production metrics.

• Oversee the solicitation and analysis of manufacturer and supplier quotes, leveraging volume and relationships to ensure competitive pricing.

Field Operations & Site Verification

• Lead or delegate roof surveys and site inspections to verify field conditions, materials, and scope.

• Ensure that onsite evaluations capture accurate measurements and identify physical risk factors that could impact production.

• Lead the preconstruction handoff process to ensure the Operations team receives an accurate and detailed project file with all necessary technical details and cost assumptions.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare and present cost breakdowns and bid packages to clients, explaining complex cost drivers, assumptions, and scope nuances.

• Attend internal and external production meetings to maintain alignment on quality, safety, schedule, and profitability goals.

• Support project managers with clarifications, updates, and technical details throughout the project lifecycle.

• Additional duties as needed.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.