Commercial Roofing Estimator

About the role

A well-established and highly respected commercial roofing and sheet metal contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Roofing Estimator to join its growing team. The company has a long-standing reputation for quality craftsmanship, accountability, and delivering complex roofing projects across the commercial, institutional, education, healthcare, government, retail, and industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements.
• Perform detailed takeoffs for commercial roofing systems, materials, accessories, sheet metal, and related scopes of work.
• Prepare accurate estimates for new construction, reroofing, replacement, repair, maintenance, and restoration projects.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other project cost estimates.
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Analyze project plans and identify potential risks, exclusions, scope gaps, and opportunities.
• Prepare detailed proposals and bid submissions in accordance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with project management and operations teams during the handoff of awarded projects.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and update pricing databases as required.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs when necessary.
• Build strong relationships with general contractors, building owners, property managers, suppliers, and other industry stakeholders.
• Ensure all estimates are completed accurately and within required deadlines.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience estimating commercial roofing projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial roofing systems, including low-slope roofing.
• Experience with systems such as TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen, built-up roofing, coatings, and/or metal roofing is highly desirable.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, architectural plans, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Strong knowledge of commercial roofing materials, installation methods, labor requirements, and industry pricing.
• Experience performing detailed construction takeoffs and preparing competitive bids.