Job Description

Job Description

Job Functions

• Plan, organize, and establish objectives and goals for duties assigned.
• Estimate job costs and submit proposals for review.
  • Create/ request Show Drawings; Write submittal letters
  • Obtain Product Data Sheets, Samples, etc.
• Utilize bid log to track own bids and total bids closed
• Ensure processes are followed from pre-bid until handoff meeting
• Draft proposals to General Contractors, private clients, and other customers
• Be accountable for your own goals, decisions, and bids.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
• Additional responsibilities as assigned
• Field customer requests and questions pre job
• Cooperate with Project Management, Service, and Office Departments
• Assist in budget development for operations

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Essential)

• High School Diploma or equivalent, college preferred
• 3-5 years of roofing estimating experience
• Edge Estimating Software preferred
• Problem solving ability with the ability to manage difficult customers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet program, including strong analytical abilities
• Superior listening and communications skills
• Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with associates

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Desirable)

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous roofing contracting experience
• Math proficiency
• Strong negotiating skills
• Ability to read blueprints
• Knowledge of business and management principles
• Preferred candidate must be able to multitask in a fast paced environment

Key Competencies

• Superb communication skills
• 3-5 years of construction and roofing industry experience
• Sound problem assessment and problem-solving skills
• Well organized; Adept at planning work and managing time
• Extreme attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Initiative and integrity
• Adaptability
• Willingness to learn
• Teamwork and collaboration
  

Desired Skills and Experience

Prepare cost estimates for roofing projects, services and submit bids to contractors and private clients. Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates. The Estimator will specialize in roofing service performed and specific types of roofing products manufactured.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Job Tags

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