Commercial Roofing Estimator/Project Manager

Empire Roofing, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Roofing, Inc. in Houston seeks an Estimator/Project Manager to lead estimation for new construction and manage day‑to‑day project operations, ensuring profitability and quality. You will oversee cost control, scheduling, and coordination of subcontractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include preparing accurate cost estimates, reviewing contracts, invoices, and change orders, and communicating with clients. Travel to job sites is required as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; college preferred.
• Minimum three years in construction with emphasis on business facets and customer relations.
• Strong planning, organization, multitasking and urgency to complete tasks.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow policies.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and travel to job sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Estimates job costs and submits proposals for review.
• Manages projects to meet schedules and costs.
• Reviews invoices, material slips, POs, contracts, and proposals.
• Resolves disputes with clients and past due accounts.
• Maintains company equipment and policies.
• Tracks labor and material costs; invoices projects.
• Coordinates with prime and subcontractors on schedules and changes.
• Fields customer requests and questions.

Skills

Planning & Organizing

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Initiative

Integrity

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor Degree in Engineering/Construction Management (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Empire Roofing provides comprehensive commercial roofing services for industrial, office, retail, and institutional properties. With advanced technology, top-notch equipment, and a dedicated fleet, we deliver seamless results and remain at the forefront of industry innovation to meet every customer need.

We are seeking a Estimator/Project Manager for our Houston office.

The Estimator/Project Manager is responsible for the estimation of new construction in all aspects of project management of the sales assigned, as well as, day to day operations which will impact the profitability and reputation of the department and company, with involvement of both long‑term planning of departmental affairs and short‑term scheduling and supervision of projects.

Job Functions:

• Estimates job costs and submits proposals for review.
• Manages projects to meet targeted schedules and costs.
• Reviews and approves invoices, material slips, purchase orders, contracts, and proposals to verify that they do not compromise company policy or exceed intended scope of work.
• Resolves disputes with clients and past due accounts efficiently
• Maintains and protects all company equipment, vehicles, and Company policies.
• Tracks and controls labor and material costs of jobs.
• Invoices contract, time, and material projects.
• Works with prime and subcontractors on all phases of projects including schedules, change orders, submittals, quality control, etc.
• Fields customer requests, questions and complaints.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Essential):

• High School Diploma or equivalent, college preferred
• Minimum three (3) years of construction industry experience with emphasis on all facets of business including but not limited to customer relations,
• Other critical skills include planning & organizing; problem identification/resolution, multitasking, follow‑through skills to bring tasks to closure in a timely manner, priority setting, and having a sense of urgency in accomplishing tasks in a timely manner.
• Strong attention to detail
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and comfortable visiting actual job sites about 50% of the time (without fear of heights)
• Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with associates

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Desirable):

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• Knowledge of business and management principles
• Extensive knowledge of roofing materials, techniques and requirements

Key Competencies:

• Quality Focus
• Problem Solving Ability with the ability to manage difficult customers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet program, including strong analytical abilities
• Documentation Skills
• Superior Listening and Communications Skills
• Sound problem assessment and problem‑solving skills
• Sound judgment and ability to make decisions
• Well organized; Adept at planning work and managing time
• Extreme attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Initiative
• Integrity
• Adaptability
• Teamwork and collaboration

Occupational Health and Safety:

• Compliance with workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control
• Active participation in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety
• Identification and reporting of health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries and property damage at the workplace

Working Conditions:

Physical surroundings: Office environment with typical office machines and exposure to noise and temperature and project site visits.

Physical Effort: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, climb ladder, bend, kneel, type, and talk or hear. The employee is also required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Travel: local and some possible overnight