Commercial Construction Estimator | Roofing | Takeoffs | Bid Coordinator (Long-Term Remote)

Commercial Construction Estimator | Roofing | Takeoffs | Bid Coordinator (Long-Term Remote) About Us We own two established construction companies in North Carolina and are building a dedicated commercial division. Tip Top Roofing * Serving the North Carolina Triad since 1990 * Residential & Commercial Roofing * Roofing, Gutters, Siding Sea Thru Construction * Serving North Carolina's Outer Banks * Roofing, Siding, Windows, Decks, Remodeling & Exterior Renovations We're looking for an experienced **Commercial Construction Estimator & Bid Coordinator** to become a key part of our long-term team. **This is NOT a virtual assistant position.** We're looking for someone with real commercial estimating experience who can help us build and maintain a pipeline of qualified commercial opportunities. --- Position Overview Your primary responsibility is to identify, qualify, estimate, and coordinate commercial bid opportunities that fit our business. This is a **preconstruction support role** focused on building an organized, repeatable commercial bidding process. You will work closely with ownership and management to identify the right opportunities, prepare accurate estimates, and assemble complete bid packages. **Our internal team will handle all customer-facing responsibilities.** Management will review and approve all estimates, pricing, proposals, and bid submissions before anything is sent to a customer. We will also handle customer communication, negotiations, presentations, contract execution, and project management. --- What You'll Do Commercial Opportunity Research * Monitor ConstructConnect, BuildingConnected, SAM.gov, local procurement websites, and other commercial bid boards. * Identify commercial opportunities that match our services and target markets. * Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified opportunities. * Maintain a bid calendar and opportunity tracking system. --- Project Prequalification Evaluate each opportunity before estimating based on: * Geographic location * Project size * Scope of work * Bonding requirements * Insurance requirements * Prevailing wage requirements * Schedule expectations * Internal production capacity * Profitability * Overall strategic fit Our goal is to pursue the **right projects**, not every available project. --- Estimating & Takeoffs * Review plans, specifications, and bid documents. * Perform accurate quantity takeoffs. * Prepare labor and material estimates. * Coordinate vendor and subcontractor pricing. * Assist with proposal preparation. * Organize estimate documentation for management review. * **All estimates and bid packages will be reviewed and approved by management prior to submission.** --- Bid Coordination * Complete bid forms. * Assemble bid packages. * Ensure all submission requirements are met. * Submit bids before deadlines. * Track awarded and lost projects. * Maintain organized records of all opportunities. --- Target Markets We're primarily interested in: * Commercial Roofing * Commercial Reroofs * Exterior Renovations * Window Replacement * Siding Replacement * HOA Capital Improvement Projects * Property Management Projects * Municipal Projects * County Government Projects * Schools & Universities * Commercial General Contractor Opportunities --- Preferred Software Experience with one or more of the following: * PlanSwift * Bluebeam Revu * ConstructConnect * BuildingConnected * SAM.gov * Microsoft Excel * Adobe Acrobat * Microsoft Office --- Requirements Required * Commercial construction estimating experience * Ability to read plans and specifications * Commercial takeoff experience * Strong written and verbal English communication skills * Excellent organizational skills * Strong attention to detail * Reliable internet connection * Ability to work independently Preferred * Commercial roofing estimating * Exterior renovation estimating * Government bid experience * HOA project experience * Property management experience * PlanSwift * Bluebeam --- Compensation * **$10–15 USD/hour** for experienced offshore candidates. * Higher compensation may be considered for exceptional experience. * Full-time preferred. * Long-term opportunity. * Performance-based bonuses available. --- What Success Looks Like Within your first 90 days, you will: * Build a qualified commercial opportunity pipeline. * Complete accurate takeoffs and estimates. * Assemble professional bid packages. * Submit complete bids on time. * Help us build a repeatable commercial bidding process that supports the growth of both companies. --- Application Questions 1. Describe your commercial construction estimating experience. 2. What estimating software have you used? 3. Have you completed commercial takeoffs? Please explain. 4. Describe the largest project you've estimated: * Project type * Contract value * Your role 5. Have you estimated roofing, siding, windows, or exterior renovation projects? 6. Have you worked on government or municipal bids? 7. Which bid platforms have you used? (ConstructConnect, BuildingConnected, SAM.gov, Dodge, etc.) 8. Approximately how many commercial bids do you prepare each week? 9. Walk us through your estimating process from receiving plans until submitting a bid. 10. What are your available working hours in U.S. Eastern Time? 11. Are you willing to complete a paid estimating test project? 12. Please provide examples of commercial estimates or bid packages you've prepared. --- Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to help build the commercial division for two established North Carolina construction companies. We're looking for someone who wants to become a long-term member of our team and help create a repeatable system that generates a steady flow of profitable commercial work. You'll work directly with ownership, and your contributions will play a key role in our continued growth.