Position title

Estimating Director - Commercial Roofing/Siding

Description

The Director of Estimating, Commercial Roofing will be responsible for providing detailed and accurate estimates for both new construction and re-roofing for the commercial roof sector of our business. You will need to be able to translate plans and communicate with vendors to facilitate a transition from invitation to bid to estimates over to contracts and finally production.

Responsibilities

Managing a team of 7 to 10 estimators at three locations in the Southeast
Review all contract Scopes of Work prior to execution of contracts
Maintain current vendor and customer relationships in ensure their needs are met
Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
Provide complete Takeoffs and final estimating input on projects
Provide technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned bids
Assist contracting department during preparation of inquiries and final evaluation of submitted bids as required
Track awarded contracts and help enter the pricing and materials into our ordering system
Develop and implement departmental procedures for the estimating process
Create accountability processes for the estimating team as it relates to bid accuracy and timeliness
Develop and implement an estimator training program to allow team members to advance based on skill, success rates and motivation
Collaborate with general contractors to ensure cost effective roof systems are utilized while providing value engineering options to maintain budgets.
Secure project specific pricing from approved distribution vendors and manufacturers. Compute cost associated factors related to labor, material lead times, equipment and site logistics
Review GC subcontract scope and verify that it matches what was estimated. Organize technical data, product information, shop drawings, detail drawings and material samples for approval via submittals process.
Stay up to date with manufacturer installation requirements and material changes and how they affect the market and costs associated
Attend manufacturer training/education to stay abreast of design requirement changes and code specific requirements related to roofing.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Competencies

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient with Edge and/or Plan Swift estimating software
Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications
Strong leadership skills, team-building, motivation with results
Highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently
Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug test

Education and Experience

Undergraduate Degree Preferred
3-5 years Leadership experience
3-5+ years Estimating - commercial roofing, siding/construction

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand, walk and bend for long periods of time
Must be able to use repetitive hand motion, reach and bend
Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

Position: Estimating Director - Commercial Roofing/Siding