Commercial Roofing Estimator: Bids, Budgets & Specs

Jobvite, Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobvite, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Roofing Estimator to prepare cost estimates for roofing projects, analyze blueprints, and submit bids to contractors and private clients.

You will support sales and project teams by communicating with customers and coordinating with engineers, architects, and subcontractors to resolve issues. The role requires 3–5 years of roofing estimating experience, proficiency in Excel, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college preferred.
• 3–5 years roofing estimating experience.
• Edge Estimating Software preferred.
• Strong problem solving abilities with the ability to manage difficult customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Superior listening and communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and communicate with associates.
• Bachelor’s degree desirable.
• Previous roofing contracting experience desirable.
• Bilingual Spanish desirable.
• Math proficiency desirable.
• Strong negotiating skills desirable.
• Ability to read blueprints desirable.
• Knowledge of business and management principles desirable.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and establish objectives and goals for duties assigned.
• Estimate job costs and submit proposals for review.
• Create/ request Show Drawings; Write submittal letters.
• Obtain Product Data Sheets, Samples, etc.
• Utilize bid log to track bids and total bids closed.
• Ensure processes are followed from pre-bid until handoff meeting.
• Draft proposals to General Contractors, private clients, and other customers.
• Be accountable for your own goals, decisions, and bids.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Consult with clients, vendors and engineers to discuss estimates and resolve issues.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes to estimates.
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Field customer requests and questions pre job.
• Cooperate with Project Management, Service, and Office Departments.
• Assist in budget development for operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Documentation

Spanish language

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Edge Estimating Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jobvite, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Roofing Estimator to prepare cost estimates for roofing projects, analyze blueprints, and submit bids to contractors and private clients.

You will support sales and project teams by communicating with customers and coordinating with engineers, architects, and subcontractors to resolve issues. The role requires 3–5 years of roofing estimating experience, proficiency in Excel, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.