Commercial Roofing Project Manager​/Estimator

Location: Columbus, OH & Surrounding Central Ohio

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary:
Up to $140,000 per year (based on experience)

Chemcote is a leading provider of commercial paving, roofing, and maintenance services throughout Central Ohio. As a 100% employee-owned company
, we are committed to safety, quality workmanship, and long-term customer relationships.

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Roofing Project Manager / Estimator to join our Roofing Division.

This position is responsible for estimating, bidding, budgeting, client coordination, and managing commercial roofing projects from pre-construction through completion. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of commercial roofing systems and experience managing multiple projects while maintaining quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for commercial roofing projects, including materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors, and overhead.
• Conduct site visits and roof inspections to evaluate existing conditions, take measurements, and identify project requirements.
• Review blueprints, drawings, specifications, and bid documents to develop comprehensive estimates.
• Perform material takeoffs and determine labor and equipment requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Maintain estimating databases and track historical cost data.
• Prepare and submit competitive project proposals.
• Review bid requirements and ensure estimates accurately reflect the project scope.
• Identify potential project risks, exclusions, and opportunities during the estimating process.

• Manage awarded commercial roofing projects from pre-construction through project closeout.
• Develop project budgets and work plans to provide to operations.
• Coordinate with roofing superintendents, foremen, crews, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate material ordering, equipment needs, and project scheduling.
• Monitor daily progress, labor, material usage, cost reports, and production.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, manufacturer requirements, safety requirements, and company standards.
• Identify and resolve project issues, delays, and scope changes.
• Prepare and submit change orders when required.
• Track project costs and profitability through job costing systems.
• Prepare project billing information and assist with project closeout documentation.
• Provide project updates and performance reports to leadership.
• Participate in pre-construction planning meetings and post-project reviews.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, general contractors, architects, manufacturers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Provide consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend project meetings and site visits as required.
• Address client questions and project concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Represent Chemcote professionally during meetings, site visits, and project discussions.

• Strong knowledge of commercial roofing systems, including TPO, PVC, EPDM, modified bitumen, and other low-slope roofing systems
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• Experience with estimating and takeoff software such as Edge or similar platforms
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• Knowledge of Computer Ease or construction accounting/project management software is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project.
• Experience with job costing, cost control, budget management, and resource allocation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and roofing details.

• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent industry experience.
• 3–5 years of commercial roofing estimating and/or project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial roofing materials, systems, installation practices, and manufacturer requirements.
• Proven experience preparing estimates, bids, and proposals for commercial roofing projects.
• Experience managing commercial roofing projects from award through completion.
• Strong understanding of project budgets, labor productivity, material costs, and job profitability.
• Ability to problem-solve, make decisions, and adapt to changing project conditions.
• Ability to actively participate in job site inspections and field operations.
• Willingness to travel to job sites throughout Central Ohio.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and…