Project Manager / Estimator - Roofing & Exterior

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager / Estimator to oversee roofing and exterior-construction projects from initial estimate through completion. This role combines accurate cost estimating with hands-on project management to ensure smooth coordination of materials, scheduling, crews, and on-site execution. The Project Manager / Estimator maintains strong client communication, upholds quality and safety standards, and delivers projects on time and within budget, while maximizing profitability and providing an exceptional customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Bidding

• Review project scope, takeoffs, blueprints, or site inspections to prepare detailed cost estimates (materials, labor, equipment, overhead, waste allowances).
• Prepare and present bids and proposals with itemized breakdowns.
• Maintain knowledge of materials, roofing systems, building codes, and current market pricing.

Project Planning & Coordination

• Develop detailed project plans including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate material procurement with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Schedule and dispatch crews and subcontractors, ensuring readiness on-site.

On-site Management & Quality Control

• Supervise job sites to ensure workmanship meets company standards and complies with safety/building regulations.
• Conduct periodic inspections to identify and resolve issues early.
• Manage change orders and communicate cost/time impacts to clients.

Client Communication & Customer Service

• Serve as primary client contact from contract award through completion.
• Provide updates on schedule, material selections, cost adjustments, and project risks.
• Address client inquiries and ensure satisfaction at project close-out.

Budget & Profitability Management

• Monitor budgets vs. actual costs, including labor, materials, waste, and overhead.
• Identify and mitigate cost risks, schedule delays, and other factors affecting profitability.
• Apply lessons learned to improve estimating accuracy and project efficiency.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of estimates, contracts, change orders, purchase orders, labor logs, site reports, and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, warranties, and manufacturer requirements.
• Support warranty registration, final walk-throughs, and post-project documentation.

Requirements

• 5+ years in roofing or exterior construction, with experience in estimating and managing projects.
• Strong knowledge of roofing materials, systems (shingle, metal, flat/low-slope), gutters, siding, skylights, and installation processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and site inspection data.
• Solid math, cost analysis, and quantity takeoff skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with project management, scheduling, or accounting software preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership skills: able to coordinate crews, manage subcontractors, delegate, and resolve conflicts.
• Client-service oriented, detail-focused, organized, and able to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to job sites.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Prior experience with roofing companies (residential and/or commercial).
• Familiarity with roofing-related building codes and safety regulations.
• Experience with change orders, warranty work, and client management from estimate through completion.
• Ability to improve estimating accuracy, workflow efficiency, materials tracking, and client communication.