Sales Estimator - Commercial Roofing

Description

Empire Roofing provides comprehensive commercial roofing services for industrial, office, retail, and institutional properties. With advanced technology, top-notch equipment, and a dedicated fleet, we deliver seamless results and remain at the forefront of industry innovation to meet every customer need.

We are seeking a Sales Estimator for our Houston office.

The Sales Estimator will sell to new and existing clients and schedule sales appointments via self-generated leads. This position will estimate the roofing projects that are being sold; by site inspection, to produce a scope of work, pricing for materials and labor and a written proposal. As required, manage the estimating and project process from beginning to end - bidding, completing bid/proposal packages, contract management, creation of hand off packages, submittal process, material procurement, cost management, etc.

This position will report to the President.

• Prospect via cold calls, emails, door-to-door calls, networking and referrals.
• Set sales appointments with key decision makers at prospective client companies.
• Establish rapport and developing long-term business relationships with clients.
• Make sales presentations and partner with clients to establish their needs.
• Present clients with the most appropriate solutions.
• Create proposals and reports for clients or generate estimates from blueprint drawings, specifications, field notes, field drawings, and actual field inspections depending on client needs.
• Submit all contacts and documentation in a timely manner; maintain sales call logs.
• Follow up with clients on a periodic basis to ensure that their expectations are being met and to get referrals.
• Coordinate with service manager and president to develop sales strategies and to close deals.
• Understand the contract to ensure the Company’s responsibilities and scope of the work.
• Responsible for catching deviations from the specifications and plans as it relates to scope, contract and schedule.
• Obtain all necessary information, such as: field inspections, measurements, photographs, and sketches required to provide accurate customer pricing.
• Communicate with owners, architects, engineers, general contractors and property managers.
• Attend/conduct all weekly meetings in conjunctions with project start-up, pre-bid, sales, and job progress

• Required:
  
  High school diploma.
• 2 to 5 years of experience estimating Commercial Roofing Projects.
• Must have working knowledge of the Edge Software or a digital estimating program. Must be willing to learn on-line system for bidding process.
• Must be extremely knowledgeable of Microsoft Programs such as Excel and Word.
• Must be able to prepare bids using Excel and other estimating programs.
• Must be able to conduct take-offs.
• Not afraid of heights
• Can climb ladder.

• High School diploma
• 4+ years of experience in construction project management.
• MS Office, and MS Project experience.

• Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering related curriculum
• Previous estimating experience helpful.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.

• Walking, turning, stooping and reaching for and carrying materials, stepping over and around obstacles, climbing ladders and scaffolding.
• Must hear well enough to understand oral directions.
• Must see to read forms, labels, directions, prints, and specifications
• Teamwork and collaboration

Starting pay ranges from $70k-100k plus commission, based on experience and qualifications.

Empire Roofing, a Tecta America company, offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, etc.