- Junior
- Office in Austin
Job Summary
This position is responsible for developing cost estimates and construction schedules — from rough-order-of-magnitude to detailed working level — and presenting results in formats suitable for use by clients, design teams, and project leaders. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, analytical thinking, and a creative approach to problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
- Meet and collaborate with clients, engineers, and internal teams to thoroughly understand project requirements.
- Analyze project specifications, drawings, and documents to compile project notes, RFIs, scope definitions, and clarifications.
- Measure buildings, verify dimensions, and perform test cuts whenrequired.
- Conduct take-offs and prepareaccuratecost estimates using Edge Estimating software.
- Review and interpret Notice to Proceed letters, contracts, and scopes to ensure alignment with pricing accuracy.
- Evaluate existing and proposed processes, staffing, and materials toidentifyopportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
- Draft detailed cost estimates and proposals based on data analysis, distributing reports to project managers, engineers, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Generate reports forecasting production scenarios and make recommendations based on findings.
- Collaborate with Project Managers during project handoffs and proactively address any estimation-related issues.
- Identifyareas within estimates where performance can exceed expectations, coordinating improvements with project and production teams.
- Participate in post-completion financial analysis, tracking performance metrics, bid results, and accuracy.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum 1yearexperience in project estimating or project management within commercial roofing.
- Familiarity with commercial roofing systems (single-ply, asphalt, hot/cold applied, metal) is highly preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with experience creating financial forecasts.
- Preferred experience using Edge Estimating software.
- Proficientin reading and interpreting specifications and drawings.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiencywith Microsoft Office or similar software.
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GEDrequired.
- Commercial roofing estimating experience (1+year).
Physical Requirements
- Extended periods of desk and computer work.
- Ability tolift upto 15 pounds as needed for field measurement tasks.