Position Datasheet: ESTIMATOR
Company: Active Roofing
Work: Full Time M-F & Some weekends (as necessary)
Reports To: Sales Leadership
Direct Reports: None
About Active Roofing: Established in 1965 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Active Roofing is a full-service roofing contractor providing commercial and industrial roof replacement, maintenance and repair services. The Company, which promotes a proactive, preventative maintenance approach to roofing, provides high-quality roofing solutions to its growing customer base. With an energetic team committed to the relentless pursuit of quality with uncompromising integrity and safety, Active Roofing prides itself on being the most dependable commercial and industrial roofing company in the Chicagoland area.
Summary of Role Objective:
- Bids: Responding to RFPs, preparing bids, and securing commercial and industrial roofing jobs
- Relationships: Developing relationships with new customers and existing customers
- Site Services: Conducting onsite roof surveys for estimating preventative maintenance, service and projects, and due diligence reports
- Sales: Actively for sales opportunities from Preventative Maintenance, Due Diligence Services and Leak Repairs
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 preventative maintenance services and re-roofs.
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 contractors, owners, staff, and manufacturers to increase sales and customer satisfaction.
Projects:
o Work with service and 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:
o Ability to work with mathematical concepts and spreadsheets that use formulas for basic calculations and ratio analyses.
Experience:
· 3-5 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.
Working Conditions, Travel/Schedule expectations and Physical Demands
· Work is performed both indoors and outdoors.
· Persons considering this job should be able to put up and take down a 28’ ladder on their own.
· Reliable personal transportation to travel between customer locations.
· A valid driver’s license in good standing
· Traditional work schedule is Monday to Friday; may include occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet business needs.
· Must be able to pass a pre-hire criminal background check.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60608