Commercial Roofing Estimator — Bids & Cost Estimation

Empire Roofing, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Roofing, Inc. in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Commercial Roofing Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for roofing projects and submit bids to contractors and private clients. The role analyzes blueprints to estimate time, materials, and labor for roofing systems and products.

You will support sales and project teams by communicating with local contacts, answering questions, and assisting with bid coordination and responses to customer needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in estimating construction sales.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Proficiency in preparing bids using Excel and other estimating software.
• Ability to conduct take-offs and core cuts as needed.
• Comfortable with heights and capable of climbing ladders.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Previous experience in sales or estimating.
• Strong quality focus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to handle difficult customers effectively.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet programs, with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Superior listening and communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions, read and comprehend short correspondence and policy documents, and converse comfortably with associates.

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 own 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, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
• Additional responsibilities as assigned
• Field customer requests and questions pre job
• Cooperate with Project Management, Service, and Office Departments
• Assist in budget development for operations

Skills

Estimating

Excel

Office Suite

Bid preparation

Take-offs

Communication

Sales experience

Problem solving

Documentation

Field coordination

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Empire Roofing, Inc. in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Commercial Roofing Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for roofing projects and submit bids to contractors and private clients. The role analyzes blueprints to estimate time, materials, and labor for roofing systems and products.

You will support sales and project teams by communicating with local contacts, answering questions, and assisting with bid coordination and responses to customer needs.