New Construction Senior Estimator
$100,000–$120,000 year
On-site · Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
New Construction Senior Estimator at Baker Roofing Company supports project bidding and pricing for assigned projects, mentors junior staff, collaborates across departments, and contributes to Estimating team growth. Responsibilities include downloading bid documents, reviewing specs and drawings, attending pre-bid meetings, perform take-offs, obtain quotes, produce complete proposals, maintain CRM, build GC/customer relationships, lead start meetings, and support other departments. Required: High School Diploma or GED, 3+ years estimating (5+ preferred), extensive roofing knowledge, familiarity with NRCA/SMACNA/building codes, strong communication and organizational skills, and ability to mentor others. Travel for site visits and occasional driving are required.
Required Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- At least 3 years of estimating experience, 5+ years preferred
- Commercial roofing knowledge with experience in low-slope roofing systems (single-ply, modified bitumen) and knowledge of sheet metal, wall panels, shingles, Hydrotech systems
- Familiarity with NRCA, SMACNA, building codes, and BRC field practices
- Software proficiency: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- EDGE estimating software
- Salesforce
- Bluebeam
- Plan and spec reading
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to lead, teach, and train others effectively
- Strong problem-solving skills; thrives under deadline pressure
- Customer-service mindset with effective presentation skills
- Project bidding and pre-construction processes
- Bid reviews, substitutions, RFIs, and quotes
- CRM maintenance and client relations
- Team development and mentorship
- Travel and site visits as needed
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