Commercial Roofing Estimator: Bids, Takeoffs & Costing

Empire Roofing, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Roofing, Inc. in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Commercial Roofing Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates and bid proposals for roofing projects. You will analyze blueprints and related docs to determine time, materials, and labor for commercial, industrial, and institutional properties.

You will support sales and project teams by communicating with clients and vendors, answering questions, and guiding bids from pre-bid to handoff, ensuring accurate estimates and competitive proposals.

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/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

Microsoft Office

Excel

Estimating software

Take-offs

Height safety

Sales experience

Quality focus

Problem solving

Documentation

Communication skills

Reading ability

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Empire Roofing, Inc. in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Commercial Roofing Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates and bid proposals for roofing projects. You will analyze blueprints and related docs to determine time, materials, and labor for commercial, industrial, and institutional properties.

You will support sales and project teams by communicating with clients and vendors, answering questions, and guiding bids from pre-bid to handoff, ensuring accurate estimates and competitive proposals.