Senior Commercial Roofing Estimator: Drive Bids & Projects

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

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