Commercial Roofing Senior Estimator

Position Summary

Eskola, LLC's Knoxville, Tennessee branch is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Commercial Roofing Estimator to join our growing team. This leadership role is responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and profitable estimates for complex commercial roofing and waterproofing projects while providing technical guidance and mentorship to the estimating team.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Serve as the lead estimator for large, complex, and high-profile commercial roofing and waterproofing projects.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to junior estimators and estimating staff.
• Assist in establishing estimating standards, procedures, and best practices across the estimating department.
• Participate in strategic bid reviews and Go/No-Go decisions for major opportunities.
• Support branch leadership in workload planning, estimating schedules, and resource allocation.
• Lead pre-construction meetings with internal teams, owners, architects, engineers, and general contractors.
• Promote collaboration between Estimating, Operations, Sales, and Project Management to ensure successful project transitions.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, bid documents, addenda, and contract requirements to accurately define project scope.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs utilizing digital estimating software.
• Conduct comprehensive site visits to evaluate existing conditions, logistics, safety considerations, and potential project risks.
• Identify constructability issues, value engineering opportunities, and cost-saving alternatives.
• Develop estimating strategies for negotiated work, design-build opportunities, and competitive hard bids.
• Successfully manage multiple high-volume bid schedules while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Evaluate project risks and incorporate appropriate contingencies into estimates.
• Prepare complete cost estimates including: Labor, Materials, Equipment, Subcontractors, General Conditions, Temporary protection, Safety requirements, Permits, Mobilization, Overhead, Profit.
• Prepare detailed bid packages, proposals, alternates, qualifications, exclusions, and clarifications.
• Perform profitability analysis and margin reviews prior to bid submission.
• Utilize historical cost data and market intelligence to improve estimating accuracy.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and subcontractors.
• Solicit, review, and negotiate competitive pricing.
• Evaluate subcontractor qualifications, capabilities, safety records, and scope alignment.
• Coordinate scope reviews with key vendors to eliminate gaps or overlaps.
• Maintain accurate historical estimating databases.
• Develop benchmarking metrics for labor production and material costs.
• Analyze estimating performance and bid success rates.
• Prepare executive-level reports on bid activity, forecasting, backlog, and market trends.
• Track estimating KPIs and recommend process improvements.
• Ensure all estimates comply with: Company standards, Manufacturer requirements, Building codes, Safety regulations, Customer specifications.
• Aid in developing standardized estimating templates and procedures.
• Continuously improve estimating efficiency, consistency, and accuracy.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of commercial roofing estimating experience.
• Advanced proficiency with The EDGE V.12 estimating software.
• Demonstrated success estimating large commercial roofing projects valued from several hundred thousand dollars to multi-million-dollar contracts.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial roofing systems including: TPO, PVC, EPDM, Modified Bitumen, BUR, Metal Roofing, Coatings, Waterproofing Systems.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction sequencing and project management.
• Advanced knowledge of blueprint interpretation, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience preparing negotiated proposals, conceptual budgets, and design-build estimates.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to evaluate project profitability and risk.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage numerous deadlines simultaneously.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Proven ability to develop customer relationships and secure repeat business.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam Revu, or similar construction software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel including advanced formulas and cost analysis.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Manufacturer certifications from major commercial roofing manufacturers.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.

About Eskola, LLC

Eskola, LLC has built a legacy of quality and professionalism in commercial and industrial roofing across the North and Southeastern U.S. With hundreds of successful installations and a growing footprint, we continue to expand while staying rooted in safety, customer service, and excellence in workmanship.