Roofing Estimator

Scalo Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Holiday pay

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Job summary

The Scalo Companies in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a SPD Roofing Estimator to support the sales team by calculating costs to complete projects and preparing detailed proposals. Strong communication with sales, project teams, and clients is essential to secure contracts.

The ideal candidate will quickly understand project scope, contract details, and utilize estimating software to produce accurate estimates. This role requires team collaboration and a client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years successful estimating experience.
• Ability to take roof measurements and read drawings.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Detail oriented with time management and organization.
• Learn and use company software systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales/operations to provide detailed roof estimates.
• Prepare proposals outlining work, bid data, and drawings.
• Review contract information and assist in bid submission.
• Coordinate handoff from sales to operations for smooth execution.
• Update customers with accurate proposals and revisions.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

estimating software

Sage300

TimberLine

Job description

About us

Since 1956, Burns & Scalo has been the leader in commercial roofing and sheet metal services in the Greater Pittsburgh area. We are consistently named in the Top 50 roofing contractors in the nation by Roofing Contractor Magazine and one of the fastest-growing companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times. If you are looking for a company that values your work, invests in your development, and continues to position itself as an industry leader, The Scalo Companies is the right fit for you.

Our Values Statement

Every great company starts with great team members. At The Scalo Companies, we're looking for individuals who live our OWNERS values every day. We believe in taking ownership, winning together, never settling, elevating others, protecting our reputation, and putting safety first. If that sounds like you, we'd love to have you on our team.

Job Summary

The SPD Roofing Estimator will be responsible for working with the sales team to gather information regarding potential contracts and utilize previous experience and knowledge to calculate a cost to complete the project. The ideal candidate will be able to quickly familiarize themselves with the scope of work and contract details in order to successfully be awarded the contract. Strong communication skills are a must as this position will need to communicate with the sales team, the project team, and the client on a regular basis.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Work hand-in-hand with in-house sales and operations departments to provide customers with detailed and accurate roof measurements, estimates, and proposals


• Maintain a complete understanding of all contract information prepared and presented by the company


• Responsible for preparing proposals, including comprehensive outline of work to be performed along with bidding information, forms, drawings, and digital photos


• Responsible for any in-progress work order changes, approvals, submittals, and project close-out to ensure customer satisfaction


• Willingness and ability to learn and utilize new software when needed


• Act as a liaison to the sales and operations department to ensure a proper hand off from sales to operations to provide the best customer experience possible


• Provide roofing information - price, quality, point of sales material


• Able to adapt to changing requests in a timely and professional manner


• Strong relationship management skills that will both win new work and win repeat work from existing customers and clients


• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years successful estimating experience


• Strong proficiency in ability to take roof measurements, read architectural drawings, interpret schedules and bid data, and enter information into estimating programs


• Time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills


• Capable of working independently or within a team


• Ability to understand company safety policies and how they affect the estimation and bid processes


• Possess robust computer and technical skills and the ability to learn and administer functions in company software systems


• Strong and effective communication and presentation skills (written and oral)


• Physical demands include climbing ladders, walking, sitting, bending, lifting, and kneeling as needed to complete essential job functions (as needed)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Construction Management, or related field preferred


• Roofing or construction industry experience a plus


• Previous experience with Sage300 (TimberLine) and MasterKey a plus

Benefits

• 15 days of Paid Time Off per year


• 401(k) with a company match


• Comprehensive Profit Improvement Incentive


• Health insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Employee assistance program


• Life insurance


• Holiday pay


• Long Term Disability


• Short Term Disability

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