Roofing Estimator

Join a Team Where Your Expertise Shapes the Skyline!

Are you a driven construction professional with a passion for accuracy, problem-solving, and building long-lasting customer relationships? GSM Services is looking for an experienced Commercial Roofing Estimator & Project Specialist who is ready to take their career to the next level.

In this role, you’ll be a key player in delivering high-quality commercial roofing solutions across a wide range of systems and materials. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy diving into details, and love seeing your work come to life on real projects—you’ll fit right in with our team.

What You’ll Do

As a Commercial Roofing Estimator & Project Specialist, you’ll make a meaningful impact through responsibilities such as:

Estimating & Project Planning

• Prepare accurate estimates, material packages, and schedules for both re-roof and new roofing projects across low-slope and steep-slope systems.
• Review plans, specifications, and scopes of work to develop detailed take-offs for labor, materials, and project phases.
• Use independent judgment to analyze material options, labor rates, and timelines to deliver competitive, high-quality proposals.
• Provide key insights during planning meetings to help shape successful project outcomes.
• Track actual costs versus bids to ensure cost-effectiveness and continuous improvement.

Sales & Customer Engagement

• Sell and support commercial roofing projects, including TPO, PVC, EPDM, Asphalt, architectural metal systems, wall-hung canopies, metal wall systems, and custom metal fabrications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring the GSM standard of excellence is always upheld.
• Report sales activity to management as needed and actively contribute to team success.

Field & Technical Work

• Conduct job site inspections to gather information for repairs, re-roofing, and future project planning.
• Ensure estimates and labor calculations are consistently accurate and reliable.
• Support GSM leadership and your coworkers while living out our mission, vision, and values.
• Perform additional duties that keep projects and teams moving forward.

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone with:

Technical Knowledge & Experience

• 4+ years of proven experience in commercial roofing estimating, installation, or project coordination.
• Strong understanding of commercial roofing systems, installation practices, and repair methods.
• Expertise in bid preparation, quantity take-offs, cost analysis, and project scheduling.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and On-Screen Takeoff software.
• Understanding of the competitive bid process and how estimating impacts all areas of operations.

Skills & Traits That Set You Apart

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and detail-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering accurate, timely estimates.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently with initiative.
• Proficiency in standard software (scheduling, spreadsheets, databases, word processing).
• Strong math and measurement ability related to construction take-offs.

Personal Attributes

• Customer-focused mindset
• Self-management and time management mastery
• Organized and proactive
• Empathetic outlook and strong interpersonal skills
• Resiliency and teamwork-oriented
• Diplomacy, tact, and unwavering integrity
• Commitment to continual learning and professional growth

Physical Requirements

To perform this role successfully, you should be comfortable with:

• Sitting, standing, walking, climbing ladders, and occasional stooping
• Using hands for detailed work and handling controls
• Communicating clearly and hearing effectively
• Working at heights and adjusting visual focus for detailed tasks