Residential Roofing Estimator

Job Description

Purpose

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This role exists to protect buildings, relationships, and long-term trust by identifying roofing deficiencies early, explaining the real consequences clearly, and guiding clients toward responsible solutions.

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The Sales Estimator ensures that service work is:

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• inspected thoroughly

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• scoped honestly

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• priced accurately

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• communicated clearly

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• handed off cleanly

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This position is critical to turning short-term service needs into long-term client relationships while protecting the company from poorly scoped or mismanaged work.

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Core Responsibilities & Accountabilities

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• Conduct 2–3 roofing service inspections or site visits per day, including leak investigations, maintenance needs, and service evaluations

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• Identify roofing deficiencies and clearly communicate: existing roof conditions, potential consequences of inaction, recommended repair, maintenance, or replacement solutions

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• Prepare and deliver professional roofing service proposals, including: site overview with aerial imager, documented deficiencies (photos and written descriptions), recommended scope of work, pricing summary and total replacement pricing when applicable

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• Close roofing service and small project work using approved pricing and markup standards

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• Collect deposits when required and ensure all service documentation is complete

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• Assemble and deliver a complete Project Folder to Service Operations, including inspection notes, photos, scope, pricing, client expectations

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• Maintain consistent communication with the Service Sales Coordinator to support: proposal follow-up, scheduling, client communication

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• Build and maintain long-term service relationships with building owners, property managers, and repeat clients

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• Ensure all work sold aligns with Butte Roofing Company standards, safety requirements, and service capabilities

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What Success Looks Like

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• Inspections are thorough, consistent, and well-documented

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• Proposals are clear, professional, and easy for clients to understand

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• Roofing service work is accurately scoped and profitable

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• Operations receives clean handoffs with minimal clarification needed

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• Clients trust Butte Roofing Company as their long-term roofing partner

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• Service revenue grows through repeat work, not emergencies

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Education and Experience

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• High school diploma or equivalent required

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• Additional coursework or training in construction, roofing, building sciences, or a related field is helpful but not required

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• Demonstrated experience in roofing, construction, building maintenance, facilities, or a related trade

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• Experience performing roof inspections, evaluating deficiencies, or explaining technical issues to clients or strong evidence of transferable field-based problem-solving experience

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• Ability to communicate technical roofing conditions clearly to non-technical clients

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• Proven ability to manage multiple inspections, follow-ups, and client interactions with accountability

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• Comfort working independently in the field while coordinating with internal teams

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• Proficiency with basic technology (mobile apps, email, photos, documents) and willingness to learn company systems

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An equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on experience will be considered.

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Preferred Education and Experience

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• Associate’s degree or higher in Construction Management, Building Sciences, Business, or a related field

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• 3+ years of experience in roofing service, maintenance, inspections, estimating, or service sales

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• Experience identifying roofing deficiencies and recommending repair, maintenance, and replacement solutions

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• Familiarity with common commercial and residential roofing systems (TPO, PVC, modified bitumen, metal, shingle, coatings, etc.)

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• Experience preparing written scopes, proposals, and pricing

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• Prior responsibility for closing work, collecting deposits, or managing client relationships

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• Experience working with property managers, facility managers, or repeat service clients

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Physical Requirements & Work Environment

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• Frequent roof inspections and site visits

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• Ability to climb ladders and access rooftops safely

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• Walking on uneven roofing surfaces

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• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions

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• Ability to lift up to 25–50 pounds occasionally

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• Exposure to typical roofing job site conditions including noise and dust

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• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

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Benefits:

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• Dental insurance

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• Employee assistance program

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• Flexible schedule

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• Health insurance

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• Life insurance

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• Paid time off

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• Professional development assistance

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• Retirement plan

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• Vision insurance

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Experience:

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• Roofing: 1 year (Required)

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License/Certification:

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• Driver's License (Required)

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