POSITION PURPOSE & OBJECTIVES
A roofing estimator/project manager is responsible for bidding, selling and managing roofing projects.
- Prepare accurate, timely estimates for potential jobs based on expertise.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships.
- Manage projects for customer satisfaction, profitability and future process improvements.
REPORTING & CLASSIFICATION
Department
Sales
Department Supervisor
Director of Sales
Direct Supervisor
Director of Sales
Direct Reports
None
Employment Status
☐ Exempt (salaried) ☐ Nonexempt (hourly) (check one)
SPECIFIC DUTIES, FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Know and stay abreast of design requirements, codes and materials; use expertise to prepare accurate and competitive proposals and contracts
- Review and understand scope of work and project specifications.
- Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals and other documentation to prepare time, cost and labor estimates for products, projects or services.
- Review data to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists.
- Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.
- Organize product information, shop drawings and samples for submittals.
- Seek to constantly gain knowledge and improve the ability to estimate all company products and systems.
Develop labor estimates for potential jobs
- Work closely with drafting and project management in providing required estimating services.
- Use established labor and material markups for overhead and profit.
- Provide job packets to the foreman to assist with job preparation for safety, HazCom, specifications and labor expectations.
- Interface with individuals across the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
Develop and maintain relationships with manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and customers to strategically approach jobs and purchases
- Consult with clients, vendors and other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Secure required equipment and materials as needed.
- Document customer feedback in job files.
- Identify material-cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement.
- Identify and pursue potential business and be responsive to the needs of existing and potential customers.
Track, manage and debrief all projects
- Purchase materials and equipment for all projects.
- Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine reasons for discrepancies.
- Provide recommendations to cost-estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
- Maintain accurate, complete and organized files.
- Maintain job communication for change-order management with field personnel.
- Follow up on outstanding estimates as required or assigned.
- Assist the production department in scheduling and coordinating jobs, and act as project manager when required.
- Process manufacturer warranties.
- Review project assignments, plan procedures for construction based on start and completion times, and analyze staffing and material requirements for each phase.
- Confer with building owners and managers, supervisory personnel and subcontractors to interpret specifications and blueprints, and coordinate phases of construction to meet requirements and prevent delays.
- Confer with supervisors, vendors and inspectors to resolve problems and improve methods.
- Perform the final walk-through with the owner or building manager.
- Review jobs after close-out to determine overall job performance.
- Communicate and coordinate with superintendents and foremen.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Estimators must exhibit the technical and management skills necessary to bid, sell and manage roof-system installations.
Work Skills
- Effective communication — Convey information, concepts and concerns to people with differing communication styles.
- Language skills — Read, analyze and interpret proposals, contracts, specifications and technical documents.
- Oral communication — Speak in a clear and professional manner.
- Written communication — Read and interpret written information and write clearly and professionally.
- Math — Apply mathematical concepts relevant to estimating, including area, slope, quantity take-offs and cost factors.
- Technology — Use phones, tablets and computers, including estimating and project-management software.
- Analysis — Read and interpret blueprints and specifications; collect and research data; and use intuition and experience to complement information.
- Roof system knowledge — Understand various roof systems, materials, construction processes and theories; design roof systems; and stay abreast of codes.
- Project management — Coordinate projects, communicate changes and monitor progress.
- Safety and security — Identify, correct and report unsafe conditions according to company and OSHA standards.
- Quality — Inspect work and ensure attention to detail and quality.
- Productivity — Meet and exceed productivity standards; work quickly and accurately.
- Budgeting — Understand the implications of change orders and production gains or losses on job budgets.
- Cost consciousness — Understand budgeting and its implications to jobs.
Relational Interaction
Estimators must thrive in a dynamic, interactive company environment while developing and maintaining relationships outside the company.
- Customer service — Help customers even in difficult situations and seek to maintain lasting customer relationships.
- Problem solving — Understand complex problems and make decisions that benefit everyone as much as possible.
Leadership, Management & Teamwork
Estimators must work well with others both within and outside the company system.
- Leadership — Exert informal leadership with individuals at all levels of the company, as well as customers, vendors, manufacturers, suppliers and distributors.
- Management — Juggle schedules, details and outcomes; prioritize and plan work activities; and use time efficiently.
- Teamwork — Work with others to accomplish goals; balance team and individual responsibilities; and give and welcome feedback.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- High-school diploma or equivalent
- English fluency
- OSHA 10-hour card
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to use and learn business technology
Preferred
- Roofing industry experience
- Bilingual fluency
- OSHA 30-hour card
- Familiarity with local building codes
- Experience with estimating programs
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tempe, AZ 85281
