Sales / Estimator - Commercial Roofing

Jobot; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is hiring an Experienced Estimator for Commercial Roofing in Florida. The role focuses on preparing detailed, code-compliant estimates, takeoffs from drawings and site visits, and building complete proposals for roofing and sheet metal work.

You will leverage historical data, manage bid logs, and support bid closing while collaborating with Operations. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of commercial roofing estimating or 10+ years in roofing, with strong knowledge of roofing systems and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial roofing estimating experience OR 10+ years in roofing (field, sales, or technical)
• Strong knowledge of commercial roofing systems (TPO, Sheetmetal, PVC, Modified Bitumen, etc.)
• Proven ability to build estimates from takeoff through final proposal
• Experience with estimating software
• Solid understanding of labor production rates, job costing, and gross profit targets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Strong communication skills with internal (Ops) and external (clients)
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed, accurate, and code-compliant project estimates
• Perform takeoffs from drawings, site visits, and pre-bid meetings
• Utilize historical cost data to validate labor, material, and production assumptions
• Build complete proposals including roofing + sheet metal scope
• Maintain and manage bid logs and tracking systems
• Follow up on bids, negotiate, and help close awarded work
• Work closely with Operations to validate labor assumptions and job execution strategy
• Align estimates with real-world manpower and production capabilities
• Package scopes and coordinate with subcontractors and vendors
• Participate in pre-roof / pre-job meetings to ensure clear scope handoff
• Stay involved through project execution to maintain accountability
• Attend post-job review meetings to evaluate performance vs. estimate
• Analyze job cost data and continuously improve estimating accuracy
• Maintain strong client communication during bid and negotiation phases
• Represent the company at industry events and stay current on market trends

Skills

Estimating experience

Roofing knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Experienced Estimators in Commercial Roofing: Join a large and growing commercial contractor in Florida that has an incredible backlog, company culture, and advancement opportunities!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sam Kippen

Salary: $80,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a well-established, growth-oriented commercial roofing contractor with a strong reputation across Florida. Our work spans new construction, re-roofing, maintenance, and complex commercial systems across a wide range of project types. We pride ourselves on operational execution, long-term client relationships, and delivering projects the right way - not the rushed way.

Why join us

• Strong, stable pipeline of commercial roofing work


• Tight collaboration between Estimating & Operations (no silos)


• Established systems, historical data, and tools to support accurate bidding


• Opportunity to take full ownership of projects from bid through closeout


• Competitive base + bonus structure


• Long-term career growth within a respected Florida contractor

Sales / Estimating & Bidding

• Prepare detailed, accurate, and code-compliant project estimates


• Perform takeoffs from drawings, site visits, and pre-bid meetings


• Utilize historical cost data to validate labor, material, and production assumptions


• Build complete proposals including all scope components (roofing + sheet metal)


• Maintain and manage bid logs and tracking systems


• Follow up on bids, negotiate, and help close awarded work

Operations & Project Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations to validate labor assumptions and job execution strategy


• Align estimates with real-world manpower and production capabilities


• Package scopes and coordinate with subcontractors and vendors


• Participate in pre-roof / pre-job meetings to ensure clear scope handoff

Pre-Construction Planning

• Develop clear scopes of work and detailed submittals


• Review budgets with Operations and ensure alignment


• Provide material lists using estimating software (The Edge or similar)


• Coordinate schedules, expectations, and logistics with internal teams


• Identify safety risks and ensure proper planning and documentation (MSDS, equipment, etc.)


• Prepare and price change orders as needed

Project Lifecycle Involvement

• Stay involved through project execution to maintain accountability


• Attend post-job review meetings to evaluate performance vs. estimate


• Analyze job cost data and continuously improve estimating accuracy

Client & Industry Engagement

• Maintain strong client communication during bid and negotiation phases


• Represent the company at industry events, trade meetings, and networking functions


• Stay current on commercial roofing systems, codes, and market trends

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial roofing estimating experience OR 10+ years in roofing (field, sales, or technical)


• Strong knowledge of commercial roofing systems (TPO, Sheetmetal, PVC, Modified Bitumen, etc.)


• Proven ability to build estimates from takeoff through final proposal


• Experience with estimating software's


• Solid understanding of labor production rates, job costing, and gross profit targets


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)


• Strong communication skills - both internal (Ops) and external (clients)


• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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