Junior Exterior Estimator - Roofing and Exterior Work

Rose Roofing and Restoration; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose Roofing and Restoration is seeking a Junior Estimator to join the Operations team. You will support the Project Control Manager by preparing customer project estimates and coordinating with Project Manager Coordinators to define the Scope of Work.

Daily responsibilities include creating line-by-line project breakdowns, generating estimate worksheets, and validating crew invoices to ensure accurate material and labor orders. Travel to job sites is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in home remodeling, roofing, construction, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with attention to detail.
• 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 line-by-line project breakdowns with multiple options based on funding and client needs.
• Create one-page estimate worksheets to assist PMCs with project breakdowns.
• Complete Certificates of Completion with public adjusters.
• Validate crew invoices and secure approvals.
• Approve jobs and assign PMCs as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Estimating

Tools

CRM

Job tracking systems

Mobile/tablet apps

Job description

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.

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 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

Certicates, 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 oce environment. This role routinely uses standard oce equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and ling cabinets.