Commercial Roofing Senior Estimator

Commercial Roofing Sales Estimator – Reroofing Location: Northwest Chicago Suburbs, IL Territory: Chicagoland, Southern Wisconsin & Northwest Indiana Compensation: $95K–$115K Base + Commission + Company Vehicle/Gas Job Type: Full-Time Industry: Commercial Roofing A growing commercial roofing contractor in the Northwest Chicago suburbs is looking for an experienced Commercial Roofing Sales Estimator who can take a reroofing opportunity from the initial roof inspection through estimating, proposal and close. This is not a desk-only estimating position. We're looking for someone who knows commercial roofing, is comfortable operating independently in the field and can sell the work they estimate. You should be equally comfortable meeting with a customer, climbing a roof, taking measurements and core samples, building an estimate and presenting the solution to the client. What You'll Do Develop and manage commercial reroofing opportunitiesMeet directly with building owners, property managers and commercial customersTravel to customer locations and jobsites throughout Chicagoland, Southern Wisconsin and Northwest IndianaPerform roof inspections and assess existing roof conditionsComplete field measurements, takeoffs and core samplesIdentify appropriate reroofing systems and project scopesPrepare your own estimates from field informationEnter estimates, project information and customer activity into company softwarePrepare and present proposalsFollow opportunities from initial inspection through closeBuild long-term relationships with customers and generate repeat businessMaintain an active sales pipeline using SalesforceWork closely with operations once projects are sold What We're Looking For Strong commercial roofing experience, particularly reroofing and roof replacementProven ability to sell commercial roofing projectsAble to independently inspect and evaluate an existing commercial roofExperience completing field measurements, takeoffs and core samplesAble to develop project scope and build your own estimateComfortable working independently and operating from a company pickup truckStrong customer-facing and relationship-building skillsComfortable presenting proposals and asking for the businessExperience using Salesforce or another CRMEDGE estimating experience is an assetKnowledge of commercial roofing systems including TPO, EPDM, PVC, modified bitumen and related systemsStrong understanding of commercial roofing pricing, labor, materials and project requirementsValid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the territory Compensation & Benefits $95K–$115K base salary, depending on experienceCommission opportunity based on sales performanceCompany vehicle/pickup truckGas expenses coveredHealth insurancePaid time offOpportunity for increased earnings as the territory and customer base grow The Right Person The ideal candidate is someone who has spent time in the commercial roofing industry and understands the entire reroofing sales process. You don't need an office to tell you how to scope the project. You can take the company truck to the property, meet the customer, get on the roof, determine what you're looking at, take cores and measurements, develop the scope, put together your estimate and then sell the job. We're looking for someone who combines the technical knowledge of an estimator with the drive and customer skills of a salesperson. Why Join? This is an opportunity to join an established commercial roofing contractor that is continuing to grow throughout the region. You'll have the independence to manage your own opportunities while being backed by an experienced roofing operations team. If you're an experienced commercial roofing professional who knows how to inspect it, estimate it and sell it, we'd like to hear from you. Job# 16818029 #TSSHP