Commercial Roofing Estimator - Orlando and Fort Myers

Why should you choose to work at Sutter Roofing?

One of the longest-serving and largest roofing and sheet metal contractors in Florida and the U.S., Sutter Roofing remains at the forefront of the roofing industry. For over 120 years, our dedicated employees have built the company's reputation by providing high-performance commercial roofing systems, quality work, superior customer service, and the latest technological innovations.

From our four locations throughout Florida, Sutter Roofing has established a solid reputation for providing excellent customer service to a broad range of industries including Industrial, Health Care, Education, Retail, Cold Storage, Distribution, Government, and Condominiums. Sutter Roofing installs all types of commercial roofing systems, including the latest technologies as well as LEED-certified roofing products. From new construction, re-roofing, sustainability, and restoration, to repairs and roof maintenance programs, Sutter Roofing provides high-quality solutions customized for today's economy.

Position Purpose

Overall, an Estimator for Sutter Roofing must be an expert in commercial roofing and aware/educated on the latest industry trends/requirements. Basic duties include the preparation of accurate, code-compliant, detailed estimates based on our customer's needs and expectations. Bidding projects and following/monitoring that project through to completion and the post-job review meeting is an estimator's primary responsibility. Estimators communicate with management, Operations team and other staff on a daily basis to ensure they are fulfilling all estimating responsibilities on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

Developing a Project Estimate

• Estimators should use historical data in developing a project estimate.
• Converse with Operations team on labor time needed.
• In developing estimate, be realistic in what company/manpower can do.
• Include all aspects of the project in the bid.
• Attend prebid meetings and site visits to perform take offs for the estimate.

Job Planning

Estimators must be knowledgeable of all parts of the job/project process. It is crucial to successful completion of each job. Following is the outline of the job process that each Estimator must be aware of:

Bidding Projects:

• • Communicate with the Operations Team in the bidding stages to get appropriate input on labor for different phases or scope of work.
  • Follow-up bids, negotiate - sell the job to the client or customer. Must provide top customer service to internal or external customers at times.
  • Work with sub-trades to package proposals.
  • Utilize bid log program.
  • Review historical data (job costs) for similar projects to check man hours per square & GP per man hour.
  • Communicate with Operations Team and find projects similar in scope to the project you are bidding.
  • Use the man hours per square and gross profit per man hours as an indicator of (1) total labor required to install all roofing and sheet metal work, and (2) the gross profit we want to achieve on the project. Discuss on GP per man hour.

Pre-Roof Meeting: An Estimator is required to attend all pre-job/roof meetings to go over the complete scope of work. At this time the Estimator must also provide the Foreman's Package to the Operations Team.

Pre-Job Planning: It is necessary for the Estimator to review all project information.

• • Blueprints:
    Ensure the Operations Team understands our scope on the project.
  • Scope of Work: have a clear and specific written proposal to include all items included in the project.
  • Submittals:
    The more detail provided is better. Review the submittal to make sure all details are spelled out.
  • Budget:
    Go over the budget with the Operations Team to ensure there is a clear understanding of this.
  • Warranties:
    Submit manufacturer's paperwork.
  • Subcontractor:
    Have contract prepared and signed, meeting insurance guidelines, by subcontractor well before job start time. Include in sub site meetings before work is ready.
  • Schedule:
    
    Let the Operations Team know what the customer's expectations are; note any of these in writing.
  • Materials List:
    Provide the materials list as generated by "The Edge" software showing which items are coming from shop…