Commercial Roofing Senior Estimator

TalentSphere; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Ownership opportunity

401(k) contribution

Job summary

TalentSphere seeks a Senior Commercial Roofing Estimator for its West Chicago team. The role focuses on accurate takeoffs, bid estimates, and collaborating with project managers on complex roofing projects across the Chicago area.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in commercial roofing estimating, deep knowledge of low-slope systems, and comfort coordinating with suppliers, subs, and owners. Relocation is available for the right fit.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial roofing estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of low-slope commercial roofing systems.
• Experience with TPO, EPDM, PVC, modified bitumen and/or BUR.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, and scopes.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, institutional, or government projects.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to work closely with a smaller team.
• Union roofing experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing plans, specifications, and bid documents.
• Completing takeoffs and preparing accurate estimates.
• Estimating TPO, EPDM, PVC, modified bitumen, BUR, and other systems.
• Attending site visits and pre-bid meetings.
• Working with suppliers and subcontractors on pricing.
• Identifying project requirements, logistics, and potential challenges.
• Working closely with project managers, field operations, and ownership.
• Supporting project handoff once work is awarded.

Skills

5+ years estimating

Low-slope roofing

TPO/EPDM/PVC/MET

Plan/spec reading

Government projects

Communication/detail

Collaboration in small team

Union roofing experience (plus)

Tools

EDGE

Job description

Senior Commercial Roofing Estimator

West Chicago, IL

$100,000–$140,000 Base + Excellent Benefits + Potential Ownership Opportunity

Relocation Available

Are you an experienced Commercial Roofing Estimator looking for a company where you can settle in, be valued for what you know, and have a genuine long‑term future?

We're working with a well‑established, privately owned union commercial roofing contractor in West Chicago that is looking to add an experienced Senior Estimator to its team.

This is a smaller, close‑knit company with a strong reputation for tackling complex commercial, industrial, institutional, and government roofing projects throughout the Chicago market. They aren't looking to become another large corporate roofing operation. They have built their business around quality work, strong relationships, and experienced people who stay.

They're looking ahead and want to bring in someone who can become an important part of the company's next chapter.

What You'll Be Doing

• Reviewing plans, specifications, and bid documents
• Completing takeoffs and preparing accurate estimates
• Estimating TPO, EPDM, PVC, modified bitumen, BUR, and other commercial roofing systems
• Attending site visits and pre‑bid meetings
• Working with suppliers and subcontractors on pricing
• Identifying project requirements, logistics, and potential challenges
• Working closely with project managers, field operations, and ownership
• Supporting project handoff once work is awarded

Their projects include universities, government facilities, libraries, manufacturing plants, food production facilities, research facilities, and other technically demanding commercial environments.

If you enjoy taking projects beyond estimating and managing your own work through completion, they're open to that as well—but you do not need to be an Estimator/PM.

What They're Looking For

We're looking for someone who knows commercial roofing and takes pride in putting together a solid estimate.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• 5+ years of commercial roofing estimating experience
• Strong knowledge of low‑slope commercial roofing systems
• Experience with TPO, EPDM, PVC, modified bitumen and/or BUR
• Ability to read plans, specifications, and scopes
• Experience with commercial, industrial, institutional, or government projects
• Strong communication and attention to detail
• A collaborative approach and willingness to work closely with a smaller team

Union roofing experience is a plus, but not required.

They currently use The EDGE, but EDGE experience is not required. If you're a strong roofing estimator, they'll train you on the software.

Why This One Is Different

• $100,000–$140,000 base salary
• 100% company‑paid health insurance
• Health deductible reimbursement program
• 5% employer 401(k) contribution—even if you contribute nothing
• Additional compensation opportunities
• Potential path to employee ownership
• Relocation available for the right candidate

The ownership opportunity is particularly interesting.

There are currently seven employee‑owners, and several senior partners will be transitioning toward retirement over the coming years. Someone joining the business now has an opportunity to establish themselves as part of that next generation of leadership and potentially participate in ownership down the road.

Looking for Your Long-Term Home?

If you've spent years building your commercial roofing experience and you're at the point where stability, good people, challenging projects, and having a future with the company matter, this is worth a conversation.

You don't have to be actively looking.

Out-of-state candidates are welcome. Relocation will be considered for the right person.

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