Construction Estimator

Growing roofing Company in Chicago. 2 Estimator roles. Looking to hire ASAP - Bids: Responding to RFPs, preparing bids, and securing commercial and industrial roofing jobs
- Relationships: Developing relationships with new customers and existing customers
- Sales Pipeline: Responsible for identifying additional sales opportunities from preventative maintenance and service calls.
Specific Objectives: · Estimating and Bidding:
o Review and understand scope of work and project specifications from architectural drawings, specifications and other pertinent bid documents.
o Compute labor and material cost estimates and itemized lists of materials
o Prepare quotations / bids for negotiated Re-Roofing or Consultant Re-Roofing from field information.
o Assist in updating and improving estimation and bidding process to reflect changes in market and business conditions.
· Product and Purchasing:
o Work closely with manufacture representatives to request current material pricing and assembly letters.
o Stay current with industry standards, processes, and techniques.
· Customer Satisfaction / Business Development:
o Maintain good relationships and communication with prime contractors, owners, staff, and manufacturers to increase sales and customer satisfaction.
· Projects:
o Work with project management to smoothly transition accepted proposals into active projects.
o Maintain accurate and up to date project files.
Required Knowledge & Skills: · Product:
o Must be well versed in all single-ply roofing materials as well as single-ply methods of attachments.
o Ability to read and interpret specifications, bid documents, and perform project takeoffs.
o Ability to compile and prepare project submittals.
· Analytical: Ability to work with mathematical concepts and spreadsheets that use formulas for basic calculations and ratio analyses.
· Project Management:
o Strong attention to detail and organizational, administrative, logistical, and communication skills.
o Calculate pricing and cost impacts for change orders.
o Data management: Most project documents are managed electronically. Proficiency with software technology including Excel and Word is a must. DataForma is a plus.
o Team coordination: Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
· Must be able to pass a pre-hire criminal background check.
Experience: · 2+ years' experience as an Estimator in commercial roofing.
· Prior sales experience in roofing and/or construction is a plus.
· Knowledge of singly-ply membranes and attachment methods.