Commercial Roofing Estimator

Farrell Roofing, Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Farrell Roofing, Erie, PA, is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. You will generate accurate bids by reading plans, specs, and takeoffs, ensuring on-time submission to keep workloads balanced across branches.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in estimating, roofing materials knowledge, and proficiency with Edge estimating software, with a focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years experience creating project estimates.
• 5+ years reading project specifications and blueprints.
• Knowledge of roofing materials and roof application techniques preferred.
• Working knowledge of Edge estimating software required.

Responsibilities

• Generating accurate estimates of labor, material, and equipment, and take off costs for any assigned bids using The Edge estimating software.
• Submitting completed estimates to the Branch Manager for review.
• Reviewing project specification and blueprints.
• Requesting subcontract quotes and bid bonds as needed for assigned estimates/bids.
• Request all formal bid documents and make sure they are completed and delivered in the proper time frame from the corporate office
• Responding to inquiries from branches to help respond to Requests for Information as needed.
• Participating in pre-bid meetings with branch leadership before bid submission.
• Participating in job-hand-off meetings with the Operations Administration team.
• Attending training for The Edge estimating software.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with general contractors and building owners that offer bid opportunities.

Skills

5+ years estimating experience

5+ years reading project specs/bluepr

Knowledge of roofing materials

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Edge estimating software

Job description

Company Overview Farrell Roofing has been a family owned and operated business since 1946. We pride ourselves on our industry-leading safety standards, uncompromising quality, long-term thinking, and team-oriented culture. We combined old-fashioned experience with cutting-edge technology to grow our business and delight our customers. We are one of the region’s largest contractors with plans to keep growing. We proudly operate with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving our team a direct stake in the company’s future.

Company Overview

Farrell Roofing has been a family owned and operated business since 1946. We pride ourselves on our industry-leading safety standards, uncompromising quality, long-term thinking, and team-oriented culture. We combined old-fashioned experience with cutting-edge technology to grow our business and delight our customers. We are one of the region’s largest contractors with plans to keep growing. We proudly operate with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving our team a direct stake in the company’s future.

Your Role

As a member of our Estimating team, you are especially important to the success of our branches and our company. Our Estimating staff ensures that our company can submit bids on time and that the branch maintains a steady flow of work. Your responsibility is to ensure an accurate estimate is created on all projects. This will include reading and understanding plans and specifications. You will be responsible for reading the entire specifications including the general conditions. As an employee of Farrell Roofing, you will be committed to our values of safety, quality, happy customer, and on-budget.

What You Can Expect From Us

• To be challenged and supported in the direction of your potential.
• To be treated with respect and fairness.
• The opportunity to speak your mind and be listened to.
• Flexibility in your work schedule.
• A team environment where employees support each other and work towards a common goal.
• Accountability focused on output/quality of work.

Day To Day Responsibilities Will Include

• Generating accurate estimates of labor, material, and equipment, and take off costs for any assigned bids using The Edge estimating software.
• Submitting completed estimates to the Branch Manager for review.
• Reviewing project specification and blueprints.
• Requesting subcontract quotes and bid bonds as needed for assigned estimates/bids.
• Request all formal bid documents and make sure they are completed and delivered in the proper time frame from the corporate office
• Responding to inquiries from branches to help respond to Requests for Information as needed.
• Participating in pre-bid meetings with branch leadership before bid submission.
• Participating in job-hand-off meetings with the Operations Administration team.
• Attending training for The Edge estimating software.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with general contractors and building owners that offer bid opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate For This Role Is Someone Who

• Shows interest in the above tasks and performs them in a positive and enthusiastic manner.
• Has the ability to effectively organize their schedule to ensure timely completion of all projects within scheduled timeframes.
• Can interact in a professional and courteous manner with all employees and managers of the Company and customers.
• Can receive and follow instructions with minimal oversight from their supervisor.
• Is detail oriented with the ability to complete projects accurately the first time.
• Can efficiently problem solve.
• Approaches their work in a methodical manner.

Desired Skills And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years' experience creating project estimates required.
• 5+ years reading project specifications and blueprints required.
• Knowledge of roofing materials and roof application techniques preferred.
• Working knowledge of Edge estimating software required.

Veterans encouraged to apply.

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