Commercial Roofing Estimator in Lisle, IL at SNI Financial

Job Description

• Estimate job costs and submit proposals for review.
• Create/ request Show Drawings; Write submittal letters
• Obtain Product Data Sheets, Samples, etc.
• Understand all processes of job from acquisition to fulfillment.
• Review and approve invoices, material slips, purchase orders, contracts, and proposals to verify accuracy
• Handle all estimating duties to include bids, pricing, and change orders.
• Maintain Bid Calendar
• Maintain/ periodically update default supplier price lists
• Visit jobs, attend pre-bid meetings
• Measure buildings/ verify plan dimensions/ perform test cuts when necessary
• Take photos, download aerial photos
• Secure pricing from suppliers
• Maintain bid results & statistics
• Review Notice to Proceeds/ Contracts for scope & price accuracy
• Set up jobs (Project Information Sheets, Budgets, Pricing Sheets, Schedule of Values, Job Hand-Off Forms)
• Develop relationships with owners, contractors, & suppliers
• Resolve disputes with clients and past due accounts efficiently
• Maintain and protect all company equipment, vehicles, and Company policies.
• Track labor and material costs of jobs.
• Field customer requests, questions and complaints.
• Cooperate with Project Management, Service, and Office Departments
• Roof Knowledge Acquisition
• Study & review internal educational literature
• Review Project Absolutes
• Visit jobs, establish relationships with foreman

• High School Diploma or equivalent, college preferred
• Prior sales or estimating experience
• Quality Focus
• Problem Solving Ability with the ability to manage difficult customers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet program, including strong analytical abilities
• Documentation Skills
• Superior Listening and Communications Skills
• Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with associates