[Hiring] Commercial Roofing Estimator @Assist World

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Roofing Estimator to join our commercial roofing team in a fully remote capacity. This is a highly specialised estimating position focused on commercial roofing takeoffs, estimating, and bid preparation.

The successful candidate will:

• Independently review commercial construction plans, specifications, drawings, and bid documents.
• Complete detailed roofing takeoffs.
• Develop accurate labour and material estimates.
• Identify scope requirements and risks.
• Prepare competitive bids for submission.

This is not a general construction estimating position. We are specifically seeking a professional with demonstrated commercial roofing estimating expertise who understands:

• Commercial roofing systems
• Installation requirements
• Roofing components
• Labour production
• Material requirements
• Details that can materially affect the profitability and competitiveness of a bid.

The ideal candidate can take a project from a commercial bid platform, determine whether the opportunity is appropriate to pursue, download and analyse plans and specifications, complete the roofing takeoff, develop the estimate, identify scope gaps and risks, and deliver a complete bid package by the required deadline.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional experience estimating commercial roofing projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial roofing systems, materials, components, and installation methods.
• Proven experience performing detailed construction takeoffs.
• Ability to independently read and interpret commercial construction plans and specifications.
• Experience preparing competitive and accurate commercial roofing bids.
• Strong understanding of commercial roofing labour and material requirements.
• Ability to accurately quantify roofing systems and associated components.
• Strong attention to detail and a high standard of estimating accuracy.
• Ability to identify scope gaps, inconsistencies, exclusions, and estimating risks.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and strict deadlines independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a commercial roofing team in a fully remote environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently without constant supervision.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of commercial roofing estimating experience.
• Experience estimating large commercial roofing projects.
• Experience with both public and private commercial construction bids.
• Experience using ConstructConnect, Bid Express, Dodge Construction Network, or similar platforms.
• Advanced experience with Bluebeam Revu and/or PlanSwift.
• Experience with On-Screen Takeoff, Procore, or similar construction software.
• Experience with roofing estimating databases.
• Experience working with roofing supplier pricing and material databases.
• Strong understanding of labour production rates and commercial roofing installation requirements.
• Extensive experience with TPO, PVC, EPDM, metal roofing, and other commercial roofing systems.
• Experience estimating complex roof assemblies, insulation systems, sheet metal, edge metal, flashing, penetrations, and other commercial roofing components.

Benefits

• Reliable high-speed internet.
• Appropriate computer hardware capable of efficiently handling large construction plans and digital takeoff software.
• Consistent availability during established working hours.
• Ability to meet strict bid deadlines without direct supervision.
• A professional and distraction-controlled remote work environment.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate efficiently with the commercial team.
• High levels of organisation and self-management.
• Ability to provide regular updates on estimating activity, active bids, completed estimates, and upcoming deadlines.

Performance Expectations

• Takeoff Accuracy: Roofing quantities and scope are accurately identified and quantified.
• Estimate Accuracy: Labour, material, equipment, accessories, and other applicable costs are properly incorporated.
• Bid Volume: Consistently completes an appropriate number of qualified commercial roofing bids based on workload and opportunity volume.
• Deadline Compliance: Maintains a high percentage of bids completed and submitted before required deadlines.
• Estimate Quality: Estimates are complete, organised, clearly documented, and commercially usable.
• Risk Identification: Consistently identifies scope gaps, discrepancies, exclusions, unusual requirements, and potential cost risks.
• Responsiveness: Responds promptly to questions and requests from the commercial team.
• Opportunity Prioritisation: Focuses estimating resources on high-value and strategically relevant projects.
• Documentation: Maintains consistent, organised, and easily accessible estimating files and supporting documentation.
• Independence: Demonstrates the ability to manage the estimating workload with minimal supervision.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means the commercial team can confidently rely on the estimator to:

• Find and evaluate relevant commercial roofing opportunities.
• Quickly understand the project and determine whether it is appropriate to pursue.
• Thoroughly review plans, specifications, addenda, and bid requirements.
• Complete a precise commercial roofing takeoff.
• Accurately quantify roofing systems, materials, accessories, and labour requirements.
• Identify scope gaps and potential estimating risks before they become costly problems.
• Produce a competitive and commercially sound estimate.
• Clearly document assumptions, exclusions, alternates, and qualifications.
• Complete the estimate ahead of the bid deadline.
• Deliver a bid package the commercial team can use with confidence.