Commercial Roofing Estimator & Project Lead

gpac; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac partners with a top Roofing Company in the Chicago area to fill a Commercial Roofing Estimator / Project Manager role. The position focuses on developing accurate estimates, take-offs, and subcontractor bid management for diverse projects.

Candidate will conduct site visits, review blueprints, and collaborate with PMs and Pre-Construction teams to ensure bids meet budget and schedule. BS/BA and EDGE software experience preferred; compensation ranges from $90k to $130k per year.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Commercial Roofing Estimation.
• Working knowledge of commercial roofing documentation.
• General contracting knowledge.
• Ability to write and review contracts.
• Experience with EDGE estimating software is a plus.
• BS/BA in Construction, Engineering, or Business is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Developing accurate and complete job estimates.
• Identify project labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, written specifications and related documents.
• Conduct site visits and attends pre-bid meetings to understand project scope.
• Conduct review and take-off of blueprints.
• Solicit bids from subcontractors.
• Gather subcontractor pricing and conducts scope review.
• Evaluate subcontractor bids to bid documents and plans to ensure that the full scope of work was considered.
• Consider subcontractors ability to perform the work.
• Calculate costs of subcontract labor, general conditions, and materials.
• Collaborate with the client to help them achieve their project cost budget through consideration of plan details, alternate material/finishes and building methods.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents and the Pre-Construction team to maintain relationships with existing clients and subcontractors.
• Produce P&L reports

Skills

Commercial roofing estimation

Contract writing / review

Subcontractor management

Budget analysis

Education

BS/BA in Construction, Engineering, or Business

Tools

EDGE estimating software

Job description

gpac partners with a top Roofing Company in the Chicago area to fill a Commercial Roofing Estimator / Project Manager role. The position focuses on developing accurate estimates, take-offs, and subcontractor bid management for diverse projects.

Candidate will conduct site visits, review blueprints, and collaborate with PMs and Pre-Construction teams to ensure bids meet budget and schedule. BS/BA and EDGE software experience preferred; compensation ranges from $90k to $130k per year.