Estimator Commercial Roofing - Tecta & Schwickerts
Portland, OR 97220-1040
About the Job
Description
This is a great opportunity to join the largest and most respected commercial roofing contractor in the country!!
SENIOR COMMERCIAL ROOFING ESTIMATOR
The Senior Estimator is responsible for estimating, scheduling, operating, and managing roofing, sheet metal and
waterproofing opportunities from discovery through contract signing. The position is to ensure that all associated work is
secured and performed in a timely and cost effective manner, in accordance with applicable plans and specifications,
company policies and procedures, along with sound roofing practices.
waterproofing opportunities from discovery through contract signing. The position is to ensure that all associated work is
secured and performed in a timely and cost effective manner, in accordance with applicable plans and specifications,
company policies and procedures, along with sound roofing practices.
Job Functions:
1. Generate estimates from plan drawings, specifications, field notes, field drawings, and actual field inspections
2. Understand the contract to ensure that ABC Roofing’s responsibilities and scope of the work can be achieved
3. Responsible for catching deviations from the specifications and plans as it relates to scope, contract and schedule
4. Obtain all necessary information, such as: field inspections, measurements, photographs, and sketches required to
provide accurate customer pricing
5. Submit proposals to customers with help from Proposal Coordinator or Project Admin as needed
6. Communicate with owners, architects, engineers, general contractors and property managers
7. Maintain technical and field knowledge of a variety of roof systems and repair alternatives as roof solutions
primarily in the existing building environment
8. Create cost budgets for various roof solutions and proposals to effectively present to customer
9. Provide input on pricing of roof solutions and help establish value added sales messages
10. Develop new opportunities and accounts
11. Attend weekly scheduling and sales meetings in person
12. Manage other Estimators and decide along with OUP, which employees are best suited to bid what work.
13. Monitor job costs against original estimates, budgets and change orders
14. Oversee project closeouts and ensure warranty documents are requested and received.
15. Execute Contracts with Subcontractors and Owners.
16. Work closely with Project Managers to ensure the successful completion of a project in accordance with how it was
estimated/bid.
2. Understand the contract to ensure that ABC Roofing’s responsibilities and scope of the work can be achieved
3. Responsible for catching deviations from the specifications and plans as it relates to scope, contract and schedule
4. Obtain all necessary information, such as: field inspections, measurements, photographs, and sketches required to
provide accurate customer pricing
5. Submit proposals to customers with help from Proposal Coordinator or Project Admin as needed
6. Communicate with owners, architects, engineers, general contractors and property managers
7. Maintain technical and field knowledge of a variety of roof systems and repair alternatives as roof solutions
primarily in the existing building environment
8. Create cost budgets for various roof solutions and proposals to effectively present to customer
9. Provide input on pricing of roof solutions and help establish value added sales messages
10. Develop new opportunities and accounts
11. Attend weekly scheduling and sales meetings in person
12. Manage other Estimators and decide along with OUP, which employees are best suited to bid what work.
13. Monitor job costs against original estimates, budgets and change orders
14. Oversee project closeouts and ensure warranty documents are requested and received.
15. Execute Contracts with Subcontractors and Owners.
16. Work closely with Project Managers to ensure the successful completion of a project in accordance with how it was
estimated/bid.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
• High School Diploma or equivalent, college preferred
• 10-15 years of selling experience in commercial roofing industry
• Ability to understand both technical and financial aspects of subspecialty construction operations
• Problem Solving Ability with the ability to manage difficult customers
• Strong leadership traits and mentoring abilities
Senior Estimator revised 10/2022
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet program, including strong analytical abilities
• Superior Listening and Communications Skills
• Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as
converse comfortably with associates
• Experience managing people and projects
• Math proficiency
• Strong negotiating Skills
• Knowledge of business and management principles
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment
• 10-15 years of selling experience in commercial roofing industry
• Ability to understand both technical and financial aspects of subspecialty construction operations
• Problem Solving Ability with the ability to manage difficult customers
• Strong leadership traits and mentoring abilities
Senior Estimator revised 10/2022
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet program, including strong analytical abilities
• Superior Listening and Communications Skills
• Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as
converse comfortably with associates
• Experience managing people and projects
• Math proficiency
• Strong negotiating Skills
• Knowledge of business and management principles
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment
GREAT BONUS OPPORTUNITY
Tecta offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, etc.
Source : Tecta & Schwickerts