Chief Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A roofing company is seeking a Chief Estimator / Estimating Lead. The role involves leading estimating for commercial projects, mentoring junior staff, and improving processes. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in construction estimating, with a strong attention to detail and a focus on margin protection. Competitive compensation and performance incentives are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Performance incentives

Leadership path

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction estimating, preferably in roofing.
• Strong understanding of job costing and operational handoffs.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating for commercial roofing projects.
• Own bid strategy and quantity takeoffs.
• Mentor a junior estimator and analyze job costs.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Margin-conscious

Mentoring

Job costing

Process improvement

Job description

Overview

CHIEF ESTIMATOR / ESTIMATING LEAD — Gulf South Roofing LLC

We need a sharp, driven Estimator ready to own the bid process, protect margins, mentor a junior estimator, and help improve how we price and track our work. If you like precision, leadership, and growth, you’ll fit here.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating for commercial roofing and related projects
• Own bid strategy, quantity takeoffs, and proposal development
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure seamless handoffs
• Mentor and develop our junior estimator (currently learning fast)
• Analyze job costs, support margin protection, track financial performance
• Improve estimating processes, tools, and templates as part of system growth
• Assist in building client relationships and growing the pipeline

You’ll Thrive Here If You

• Have 5+ years in construction estimating — roofing highly
• Are detail-oriented, disciplined, and margin-conscious
• Like mentoring — helping others grow makes the whole team stronger
• Understand job costing, profit protection, and operational handoffs
• Are comfortable improving processes, not just following the old way
• Want to help grow a business, not just punch the clock

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives tied to performance and margins, leadership path available.