Commercial Roofing Sales Estimator & Project Lead

Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Truck

Company iPhone

401(k) with up to 4% company match

PTO

Job summary

Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. is seeking an experienced Commercial Roofing Sales Estimator / Project Manager to develop opportunities in Middle Tennessee, estimate work, sell projects, and manage them to completion.

You will own the process from initial contact to signed contract, building relationships with owners, facility managers, and general contractors. The role requires 5+ years in roofing estimating, EDGE software expertise, and travel across the region.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in commercial roofing estimating.
• 2+ years experience with EDGE Estimating Software.
• Proven ability to sell commercial roofing projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial roofing systems, repair, restoration, and replacement.
• Ability to independently perform roof takeoffs (including setting up a ladder, roof cores, and documenting existing roof conditions).
• Ability to work safely at heights, lift heavy objects, and in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to create roof drawings and interpret roof plans.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Self‑motivated and comfortable working independently.
• A true business‑development mindset — you don't wait for the phone to ring.
• Ability to build trust and maintain long‑term customer relationships.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required with willingness to travel throughout Middle Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Develop your own commercial roofing opportunities throughout Middle Tennessee.
• Network and build long-term relationships with property owners, facility managers, general contractors, building managers, and other potential customers.
• Prospect for new business and generate leads rather than relying on company-provided leads.
• Inspect commercial roofs and identify repair, maintenance, restoration, and replacement opportunities.
• Perform your own roof takeoffs, measurements, roof cores, and field investigations.
• Create accurate roof drawings and scopes of work.
• Read and interpret architectural, engineering, and roofing plans and specifications.
• Review bid documents, drawings, specifications, addenda, and contract requirements.
• Identify scope requirements, exclusions, alternates, and potential risks.
• Perform accurate takeoffs from plans as well as field measurements.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and discussions and identify questions/RFIs.
• Prepare estimates, proposals, and bids to maintain established gross profit margins.
• Present proposals to customers and confidently sell the work.
• Take a lead from the initial conversation all the way through a signed contract.
• Maintain communication with customers throughout the project.
• Identify additional opportunities with existing customers and continue developing those relationships.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of current and future opportunities.

Skills

Roof estimating

Site measurements

Roof takeoffs

Roof drawings

Estimating software

Communication

Negotiation

Sales

Relationship building

Independent work

Business development

Travel readiness

Tools

EDGE Estimating Software

Job description

Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. is seeking an experienced Commercial Roofing Sales Estimator / Project Manager to develop opportunities in Middle Tennessee, estimate work, sell projects, and manage them to completion.

You will own the process from initial contact to signed contract, building relationships with owners, facility managers, and general contractors. The role requires 5+ years in roofing estimating, EDGE software expertise, and travel across the region.