Commercial Roofing Estimator

Description

Established in 1970, JB Roofing Co, a Tecta America Company, has built its business and reputation on doing whats right for our customers, in the customers expected time frame, and with lasting quality. Today with more than 80 employees and a management team in place that has over 100 years of experience, JB Roofing Co has positioned the company for continued growth for decades to come while increasing the quality of services

We are seeking an onsite Estimator for our Akron, OH. location.

The Estimator will prepare cost estimates for roofing projects, services, and submit bids to contractors and clients. The Estimator will 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 and provide comprehensive support to sales and project teams.

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:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, college preferred

• Prior commercial roofing estimating experience (3 years minimum)

• Ability to read blueprints

• Knowledge of business and management principles

• Problem Solving Ability with the ability to manage difficult customers

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel or other spreadsheet programs

• Documentation Skills

• Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with associates

• Bilingual Spanish

• Math proficiency

• Strong negotiating Skills

• Quality Focus