Position title

Junior Estimator - Commercial Roofing - Alpharetta, GA

Description

The Junior Commercial Roofing Estimator 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.

Pay will be commensurate with experience and skills.

Responsibilities

Servicing existing customer accounts with exceptional customer service
Maintaining strong record keeping through provided resources, especially as it relates to company developed software.
Utilize digital takeoff software to gather takeoff data needed to provide accurate estimates.
Evaluate field acquired data and photographs to establish an accurate re-roof estimate.
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
Finalize all costs associated with a project and provide detailed project specific scope with alternates available at request
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

Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications
This position requires that the person be a highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently
Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations
Will be computer literate, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite Software including Outlook and Teams, Word, Excel and Adobe Basic
Digital Estimating Software experience Edge, PlanSwift or equivalent
Continuing Education and Technical Training is required
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug test

Education and Experience

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required
1-2 years Reading plans and specs including reference documents
1-2 years Researching manufacturer specifications and building code requirements
1-2 years of commercial roofing and/ or construction drafting or estimating

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: Junior Estimator - Commercial Roofing - Alpharetta, GA