Junior Exterior Estimator - Roofing and Exterior Work

Rose Roofing & Restoration; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose Roofing & Restoration in Sterling, VA seeks a Junior Estimator in the Operations department. Under the supervision of the Project Control Manager, you will prepare timely, accurate project estimates to support the project scope and cost management.

This role helps ensure that every project meets company and industry standards. You will assist with certificates, crew invoices, and approvals, and work daily at job sites using tablets, mobile apps, and CRM tools to support PMCs and project

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in home remodeling, roofing, construction, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to spot workmanship issues.
• Basic understanding of construction processes, safety procedures, and home improvement products.
• Proficiency with tablets, mobile apps, and CRM or job tracking systems.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to job sites daily.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project break downs: line‑by‑line estimates with options based on funding and customer desires.
• Estimate worksheets: one-page insurance estimate summaries for PMCs.
• Complete Certificates of Completion with public adjusters.
• Crew invoice validation and approval.
• Job approvals and PMC assignment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Workmanship inspection

Tools

Tablets

Mobile apps

CRM / job tracking systems

Job description

Job Title: Junior Estimator
Department: Operations
Reports to: Project Control Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

The Junior Estimator serves as the Operations Department specialist In preparing customer project estimates under the supervision of the Project Control Manager. This role focuses on the timely and accurate preparation of project estimates to support the Project Manager Coordinators in completing the project Scope of Work. This position will also assist the Project Control Manager with other project and cost management tasks as needed.
This position is critical to maintaining the company’s reputation for excellence and ensuring that every project meets or exceeds company and industry standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• This is not an inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.
• Quality Assurance Duties:
• Preparing Project Breakdowns: These will be line by line estimates of each project with multiple options based on available funding and customer desires. These estimates must be accurate and complete as they form the basis for material and labor orders once the Scope of Work is signed.
• Estimate worksheets: 1 page summary of the insurance estimate for the PMCs to assist with preparation of the project breakdowns
• Complete Certificates of Completion with the public adjusters
• Crew invoice validation and approval
• Job approvals and PMC assignment

Education and/or Experience

• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in home remodeling, roofing, construction, or a related field preferred.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to spot workmanship issues.
• Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of construction processes, safety procedures, and home improvement products.
• Tools: Proficiency with tablets, mobile apps, and CRM or job tracking systems.
• Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to job sites daily.

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of how to fill out Certificates of Completion
• Ability to get Crew invoice validation and approval
• Knowledge of how to get job approvals and PMC assignment
• Experience with material orders/labor tickets

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Not required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.