Commercial Roofing Estimator

Tecta America Carolinas, a commercial roofing contractor, provides a full range of quality roofing services, including, commercial and industrial roofing, re-roofs, leak repairs, preventative maintenance, inspections, and 24/7 service. Tecta America Carolinas started as a small company in 1964 and has grown steadily. We are based in Charlotte, NC with a second office in South Carolina, enabling us to service both states and branch out to West Virginia and Tennessee.

We are currently seeking a Commercial Roofing Estimator our Indian Trail, NC location.

The Estimator will be responsible for preparing cost estimates for roofing projects and services, as well as submitting bids to contractors and private clients. This role involves analyzing blueprints and other documentation to prepare detailed estimates of time, cost, materials, and labor. The Estimator will specialize in roofing services and specific types of roofing products. In addition, the Estimator will provide comprehensive support to sales and project teams by effectively communicating and responding to customer needs. Serving as a resource for these teams, the Estimator will offer information, answer questions, and assist local contacts with any concerns or issues.

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:

• Proven experience in estimating in commercial roofing.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Proficiency in preparing bids using Excel and other estimating software.
• Ability to conduct take-offs and core cuts as needed.
• Comfortable with heights and capable of climbing ladders.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Previous experience in sales or estimating.
• Strong quality focus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to handle difficult customers effectively.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet programs, with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Superior listening and communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions, read and comprehend short correspondence and policy documents, and converse comfortably with associates.
• Must be able to pass background check, drug test and possess a valid US driver's license (clean MVR).

Salary Range $80k-$100k. DOE

Tecta America Carolinas offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, etc.