Commercial Roofing Estimator

Commercial Roofing Estimator
Commercial roofing company located in the Richmond, VA is looking for a Commercial Roofing Estimator candidate for immediate start. Base salary with incentives based upon performance. Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience with commercial roof systems and construction estimating. Additional experience with project management, estimating software, and ability to train others is helpful.

Requirements

• General construction knowledge- commercial roofing
• Degree or equivalent experience
• Estimating software experience
• Bidding and estimating experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interacts with client from the beginning to the completion of the project
• Estimating of Commercial Roofing Projects including field take offs, budget, and change orders.
• Responsible for communicating with clients, sales staff, and management.
• Create, maintain, and manage project files during estimating process.
• Perform roof surveys/take offs; to include creating a roof drawing with detail drawings, take measurements of roof area and details. Take photos and assess logistics challenges for specific job site.
• Must have a working knowledge of all types of roof systems along with waterproofing and plaza decks.
• Estimate commercial roofing projects utilizing software package provided.
• Commercial roofing systems knowledge and roofing terminology.
• Florida Building Code, Miami Dade Product Approvals and Roofing Material Manufacturers Systems.
• Estimating Software experience to include the Edge Estimating Software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage simultaneous assignments are required.
• Provide excellent telephone coverage including ability to manage priorities; handle urgent calls with professionalism and good judgment.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to motivate others.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
• Ability to write estimates/change orders, photo reports and proposals.
• Strong learning abilities.
• Proficient with all office technology; advanced skills in MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet research.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to use smartphones, including emails and internet browsing.
• Must be extremely well organized.
• Self-motivated, innovative, hardworking individual, who can handle changing priorities and multiple tasks.
• Must be a customer service oriented, team-player eager to assist colleagues and members of the department at all levels.