COMMERCIAL ROOFING ESTIMATOR
Aderhold Roofing is looking for an experienced roofing estimator to join our team. This individual must have a strong attention to detail and have the ability to work effectively on their own, and as well as part of the team.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Work with Executive Team to generate and/or identify new project opportunities.
• Assist with Pre-Construction efforts of the company. Works closely with Field Superintendent in preparation for transition to construction.
• Analyze plans and specifications to determine the scope of each project and prepare estimates.
• Prepare conceptual estimates from a preliminary floor plan or sketch.
• Prepare and submit pre-bid questions. Notify team members of resolutions and/or addendums. Attend pre-bid meetings (site visits) as necessary.
• Read blueprints, contract documents, project manuals, Scopes of Work (SOW) or specifications, and technical documents to prepare estimates.
• Collaborate with architects and/or engineers, clients, sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Identify, understand and develop strategic opportunities for bid preparation.
• Identify and quantify cost factors such as schedules, production time, materials, equipment, and labor (crew sizes and work duration). Assist in identifying potential risks for each bid and help develop risk mitigation plans.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and training as assigned or necessary for growth within the industry.
• Organize, post, and maintain bid documents utilizing online software.
• Communicate effectively, often, and regularly with all professionals involved with the project.
• Assist in the presentation of proposals and post-submission value engineering, and final price negotiations.
• Prepare timely and accurate quantity take-offs assignment.
• Participate in sub-contractor/vendor proposal reviews and scope confirmation.
• Monitor sub-contractor/vendor participation during the bidding process.
• Manage the hard-bid estimate process through its entirety by devising a bid pricing schedule, soliciting sub-contractor/vendor participation, and analyzing quotes for quantity and specification compliance.
• Track and maintain accurate bid logs, in formats to include Excel, FCS, and Google Calendar.
• Other duties as may be assigned.
Experience & Skills Required:
• Extreme attention to detail, plus the ability to understand the context and ramifications of the details.
• A minimum of 3 years of estimator experience in is mandatory. Experience in the Roofing Industry - roof replacements and repairs on Single Ply (TPO), Metal, Modified Bitumen, Shingles, etc. is desired.
• Project Management Experience is a Plus
• Knowledge of price and cost analysis sufficient to review proposals against previous history, actual and estimates expenditures, and established rates to determine price reasonableness or to determine a negotiation position.
• Efficiency in Microsoft Office products, Eagle View, FCS, and the Edge.
• Must have valid driver’s license and safe driving history. MVR will be completed upon hire.
Work Environment: Work is typically performed in a temperature-controlled office environment. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out of area and overnight travel is expected. Experience with extreme temperatures and weather while on job sites should be expected.
Physical Requirements: Must maintain the physical condition necessary to perform tasks in an office setting - operating a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment; safely drive equipment and/or company vehicle; and walk, stand, and climb distances in construction settings in order to inspect the progress of assigned projects or prospective roofing projects. Must be able to climb a ladder and stair scaffold.
Training, Compensation, and Benefits: Aderhold Roofing offers continuous education and training, competitive wages, benefits, and career opportunities.
