Job Description Job Description
Senior Estimator - Commercial Roofing
Location: The Woodlands, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead our estimating team and drive the successful delivery of competitive, accurate bids for commercial roofing projects. This role combines hands-on estimating expertise with team leadership responsibility, ensuring high-quality proposals and timely submissions.
Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Management
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of estimators and a bid coordinator
- Assign projects, prioritize workload, and ensure team productivity
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback
- Review all estimates and proposals for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards
Bid & Estimating Process Management
- Manage the full lifecycle of the estimating process from ITB/RFP receipt through final submission
- Analyze and interpret architectural, structural, and roofing plans and specifications
- Perform or oversee detailed on-screen takeoffs using industry-standard software
- Develop accurate cost estimates including materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors, and overhead
- Create strategic, competitive bid pricing based on market conditions, risk, and profit goals
- Prepare professional, high-quality proposals and ensure timely submission
Quality Control & Scheduling
- Maintain and oversee the bid schedule to ensure all deadlines are met
- Conduct thorough cost analyses to identify risks and value-engineering opportunities
- Ensure all estimates and proposals meet company standards for accuracy and presentation
Qualifications Required
- 7+ years of commercial roofing estimating experience
- Strong knowledge of major commercial roofing systems (TPO, EPDM, Modified Bitumen, PVC, Metal, Green Roofing, etc.)
- Experience with on-screen takeoff software (PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, or equivalent)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
- Previous experience leading or supervising an estimating team
- Familiarity with construction management platforms such as Procore, Sage, or Viewpoint
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Company Description Since 2009, TRS Roofing Systems has become a trusted leader in high-performance commercial roofing solutions, proudly serving Texas and surrounding states. We specialize in durable, energy-efficient roofing systems designed for warehouses, offices, retail spaces, and industrial facilities. Our team of skilled professionals are dedicated to excellence, safety, and delivering unmatched customer satisfaction. Company Description Since 2009, TRS Roofing Systems has become a trusted leader in high-performance commercial roofing solutions, proudly serving Texas and surrounding states. We specialize in durable, energy-efficient roofing systems designed for warehouses, offices, retail spaces, and industrial facilities. Our team of skilled professionals are dedicated to excellence, safety, and delivering unmatched customer satisfaction.
