Commercial Roofing Estimator - Indianapolis, United States - Elite Construction Solutions

Description

• Review project plans and specifications to understand the scope of work.
• Taper takes off as needed and/or sending to suppliers for taper take-offs and details.
• Ability to determine accurate profit margins based on project requirements, pending manager review.
• Evaluating reasons for receiving or not receiving a job to determine why we did or did not get the job.
• Coordinating and communicating with GC to verify that the information is accurate.
• Gathering data on materials, labor, and equipment costs.
• Estimating the cost of each item or activity required for the project.
• Researching market prices and obtaining quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Determining the quantity and cost of materials needed for the project.
• Assessing the time and manpower required to complete each task.
• Analyzing project risks and potential cost overruns.
• Writing bids and presenting them to the sales representative.
• Reviewing and revising estimates as necessary based on project changes or amendments.
• Communicating with suppliers, subcontractors, and other parties to obtain cost information.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends and pricing fluctuations.
• Maintaining a database of cost estimates for future reference.
• Providing support and assistance to the project management team as needed.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

• Required high school degree or GED equivalent.
• Previous estimating experience, preferably 2-5 years.
• Construction background and industry knowledge
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
• 2-3 year's experience with take-off software and/or CAD
• Understanding how to evaluate blueprints and spec sheets.
• Strong time-management and multitasking abilities.
• Computer skills, excel, google chrome, Zoom/Google Meets, and Gmail