Commercial Roofing Service Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

About Us: 

Don Kennedy Roofing has proudly served Nashville and Middle Tennessee since 1978, growing on a foundation of customer satisfaction and servant leadership. From its humble beginnings with Don Kennedy building out of his home, the business now spans residential and commercial roofing, gutter services, and exterior cleaning. Licensed, bonded, and insured, our team values integrity, craftsmanship, and treating customers like extended family. We offer a team-oriented environment with opportunities for career growth, and as we continue to expand, we seek reliable, safety-focused team members to support our operations!

Position Summary

The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, competitive estimates for both re-roof and new construction roofing projects. This role gathers job-site information, reviews plans and specifications, and works closely with material and equipment vendors to build client-centered roof system proposals using The EDGE estimating software. By partnering with the Vice President of Estimating and the sales and operations teams, the Estimator plays a key role in winning profitable work and setting projects up for a successful handoff to construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect pertinent job information from on-site visits for re-roof projects, including roof measurements, roof core information, overall roof condition, material staging, and hoisting equipment setup, utilizing the DKR standardized method.
• Review provided plans and specifications for new construction projects to confirm clarity and design intent.
• Compose and submit RFIs (Requests for Information) to designers, consultants, or owners to clarify project-specific information that is unclear at the time of bid.
• Work closely with material and equipment vendors to obtain competitive pricing on purchased goods and rental equipment.
• Actively review project variables to identify the most competitive and client-centered roof system assembly.
• Prepare estimates utilizing The EDGE estimating software.
• Review estimates and supporting documentation with the Vice President of Estimating.
• Prepare project-specific proposals outlining anticipated or predetermined staging and hoisting locations, roof installation details, and general construction procedures.
• Accompany the assigned sales associate to proposal delivery, when needed.
• Actively make follow-up calls on outstanding or delivered proposals when no business development associate is assigned to the project.
• Complete the Project Information Packet (P.I.P.) once projects are obtained and conduct handoff with the assigned project manager.
• Attend preconstruction meetings with the operations department.
• Assist in pricing change orders and other project-specific tasks to help maximize project profitability.

Key Outcomes

• Deliver estimates that support the company's predetermined dollar volume of roofing projects sold.
• Produce clear, well-supported proposals that accurately reflect scope, staging, hoisting, and installation details.
• Maintain smooth, well-documented handoffs from estimating to project management via a completed Project Information Packet.
• Meet or exceed all listed job responsibilities.

Qualifications & Characteristics

Required:

• Some college education, or 4–7 years of relevant work experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficient in the English language.
• Strong critical and abstract thinking skills.
• High aptitude in math and language arts (writing).
• Competent PC skills, including Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods and work in a normally lit office environment.
• Ability to walk at a normal pace, climb a ladder, and function at heights of 20+ feet.
• Capability to work in hot (100+ degree) and cold (30-degree and below) outdoor conditions.

Preferred:

• Prior experience with The EDGE or similar construction estimating software.
• Prior experience in roofing, construction, or related estimating roles.

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary (based on experience) & benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and on-the-job training.
• Opportunities for growth within a fast-paced, innovative company.

Compensation

• $90,000 annual base salary
• Eligible for a monthly performance-based bonus based on qualifying work sold, completed, and collected.

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday through Friday.
• Standard business hours: 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Primarily office-based with occasional local job-site visits.

Compensation for this role may be provided as hourly pay, salary, commission, piece-rate, bonuses, incentives, or a combination of these methods, depending on the position. The "Target Salary Compensation" listed reflects our good-faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay for this role, based on factors such as experience, skills, candidate geographic location, state the job is located in, historical trends, and business needs. Actual earnings may vary.

Where required by law, we also provide a general description of benefits and other forms of compensation offered, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other employee programs.

Target Salary Compensation:

$90,000—$110,000 USD

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company sponsored Life and AD&D coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for growth and on-the-job training

Why Join Us?

At Don Kennedy Roofing, we take pride in our people, our work, and our commitment to integrity. If you're looking for a company where you can grow professionally while making a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply Today!