Construction Estimator

Growing roofing Company in Chicago. 2 Estimator roles. Looking to hire ASAP

- Bids: Responding to RFPs, preparing bids, and securing commercial and industrial roofing jobs

- Relationships: Developing relationships with new customers and existing customers

- Sales Pipeline: Responsible for identifying additional sales opportunities from preventative maintenance and service calls.

  Specific Objectives:

· Estimating and Bidding:

o Review and understand scope of work and project specifications from architectural drawings, specifications and other pertinent bid documents.

o Compute labor and material cost estimates and itemized lists of materials

o Prepare quotations / bids for negotiated Re-Roofing or Consultant Re-Roofing from field information.

o Assist in updating and improving estimation and bidding process to reflect changes in market and business conditions.

· Product and Purchasing:

o Work closely with manufacture representatives to request current material pricing and assembly letters.

o Stay current with industry standards, processes, and techniques.

· Customer Satisfaction / Business Development:

o Maintain good relationships and communication with prime contractors, owners, staff, and manufacturers to increase sales and customer satisfaction.

· Projects:

o Work with project management to smoothly transition accepted proposals into active projects.

o Maintain accurate and up to date project files.

  Required Knowledge & Skills:

· Product:

o Must be well versed in all single-ply roofing materials as well as single-ply methods of attachments.

o Ability to read and interpret specifications, bid documents, and perform project takeoffs.

o Ability to compile and prepare project submittals.

· Analytical: Ability to work with mathematical concepts and spreadsheets that use formulas for basic calculations and ratio analyses.

· Project Management:

o Strong attention to detail and organizational, administrative, logistical, and communication skills.

o Calculate pricing and cost impacts for change orders.

o Data management: Most project documents are managed electronically. Proficiency with software technology including Excel and Word is a must. DataForma is a plus.

o Team coordination: Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.

· Must be able to pass a pre-hire criminal background check.

Experience:

· 2+ years’ experience as an Estimator in commercial roofing.

· Prior sales experience in roofing and/or construction is a plus.

· Knowledge of singly-ply membranes and attachment methods.