Commercial Estimator (Flat Roof)

Apple Roofing is seeking a Commercial Estimator in our Lincoln, Nebraska office. As a Commercial Estimator, you will prepare takeoffs, confirm specifications, work scope, and review commercial and multifamily projects with sales team.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for working closely with sales team, designing the configuration of the product(s) and generating an estimate for the work to be performed.
• Verifies that estimate takeoffs contains the correct products and quantities.
• Recommend changes to the design and incorporate any changes requested by the client
• Reviews the estimate with the sales team to ensure that data is accurate, that all components of the design are captured and properly charged.
• Modifies the estimate takeoffs per customer or sales manager requests.
• Provides estimates takeoffs on change orders for current projects.
• Responds to customer and sales team questions concerning details on the estimate and/or design.
• Participate in pre-bids, pre-construction meetings, pre-job walk throughs, meetings and site visits.
• Stay abreast at design requirements, applicable codes, material, roof system options, etc.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior quote and estimate creation experience a must.
• Knowledge of the Edge Estimating software a plus.
• Experience with sloped roofs with shingles, tile, and metal a plus.

SKILLS:

• Excellent analytical and onsite problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to perform complex calculations, capable of performing “what if” analyses.
• Capable of calculating square footage and detailed measurements.
• Able to quickly create and modify take-offs or large projects.
• Proficient in Office Software like word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software.
• Capable of compiling professional sales estimates takeoffs.
• Minimum experience: 5+ years of relevant Commercial Flat Roofing and General Contractor Construction experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401K option