Commercial Roofing Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking a Experienced Commercial Roofing Estimator to join our local team!

Location : Indianapolis, IN ( In-Office with Regular Job Site Visits)

Why Nations Roof?

At Nations Roof, we’re more than a roofing contractor—we’re a national partner with local expertise. With locations across the U.S., we deliver full-lifecycle commercial roofing solutions including new construction, re-roofing, service, and maintenance. Our success is built on safety, quality, and integrity—and our people are our greatest asset.

We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Roofing Estimator to join our growing Dallas team. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse and complex projects, collaborate with industry professionals, and build a long-term career with one of the most respected names in commercial roofing.

Position Summary

The Commercial Roofing Estimator is responsible for evaluating, preparing, and managing accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial roofing projects across all major systems and manufacturers. This position combines in-office estimating with field involvement, including job walks, preconstruction meetings, site evaluations, and active participation in project handoff and contract negotiations with clients and partners.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating and Bidding

• Prepare detailed, accurate cost estimates for commercial roofing projects, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and overhead.
• Review architectural and structural blueprints, specifications, and addenda to determine project requirements and bid scope.
• Conduct on-site job walks, pre-bid meetings, and site inspections to gather project details and ensure complete scope definition.
• Perform quantity take-offs using The EDGE Estimating Software and related digital tools (e.g., Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff).
• Develop, submit, and track bid proposals, ensuring all submittals and updates are complete, compliant, and professionally presented.
• Identify and incorporate Job Safety Analysis (JSA) elements into project estimates to proactively address potential hazards, site conditions, and safety requirements.
• Recommend value-engineering options and cost-saving alternatives while maintaining quality and system integrity.

Client and Vendor Relations

Collaboration and Project Handoff

Market Awareness and Compliance

Qualifications

What We Offer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not meant to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Nations Roof provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Our company is a Drug Free Workplace.

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All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.