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Job Summary: We are looking for a Roofer Estimator who will be responsible for the effective preparation of detailed estimates for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. The Roofer Estimator will develop and assist in the creation of cost estimates, proposals, and tender documents for roofing projects.
As the successful candidate you will:
Analyze plans, job specifications, project drawings, and proposals to prepare bid estimates.
Understand estimating scope of work, deliverables, schedule of execution, estimate structure, formats, reports, etc.
Review tender documents, drawings, and specifications to determine scope of work.
Deliver accurate and comprehensive estimates in accordance with estimating procedures, standards, and practices.
Provide guidance on services, procedures, and methods in support of estimates or proposals.
Attend site visits and pre-bid meetings.
Assist with document preparation for proposals and tenders.
Present estimates to management for review.
Prepare and submit all closeout submittals and O&M Manuals.
Is this the right role for you?
Minimum 2 years of estimating experience or equivalent technical training/experience.
A construction related degree/diploma is an asset.
You have a working knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Strong MS Office skills and experience with estimating tools and systems.
You can work effectively and accurately in time sensitive situations within a team.
Dont meet every single requirement? Thats ok! If youre interested in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if your past experience doesnt perfectly align with the skills weve listed.
This this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, competitive compensation, and comprehensive health and dental benefits
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's License
Additional Skills
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
- Provide economic feasibility studies and preliminary estimates for proposed projects
Specific Skills
- Advise on tendering procedures
- Utilize quantity take-off procedures
- Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems
- Select sub-trades
- Prepare estimates for general expenses and overheads
- Prepare estimates of labour and material costs
- Prepare bill of material
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers and contractors
- Monitor and adjust contract expenditures
- Estimate pre-contract costs
- Analyze tenders and recommend awards
Project Size Estimating Experience
- $ 100,001 - $ 500,000
- $ 500,001 - $1,500,000
- 0 - $100,000
Major Work Area
- Estimating
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Take-off packages
- Spreadsheets
- Scheduling packages
- Estimating packages
- Databases
Type of Construction Experience
- Residential
- Industrial
- Commercial