Roofing Estimator / Superintendent
Conestoga RoofingJob Summary Job Type: Full-time Salary: $75,000–$110,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications Schedule: 4.5-day work week Build your career—and enjoy a shorter work week. Conestoga Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. is looking for an experienced roofing professional to join our team in a hybrid Estimator / Superintendent role. Our biggest advantage? A 4.5-day work week , complemented by an extended Christmas break (3-4 extra days paid off), comprehensive benefits, RRSP matching, and a company vehicle with fuel provided. This position is primarily focused on estimating, new construction take-offs, re-roofing quotations, and customer development , with field supervision and technical support as a secondary responsibility. You will help develop projects from the initial inquiry and site investigation through estimating, award, and successful completion. If you understand commercial roofing, can price work accurately, and enjoy working with both customers and field crews, we would like to hear from you. What We Offer 4.5-day work week $75,000–$110,000 annual salary , based on experience and qualifications Use of Company vehicle and fuel Reimbursement of reasonable work-related expenses Dental care Vision care Extended health care RRSP matching Extended Christmas break Company events and perks About the Role Approximately 75–80% of your time will focus on estimating, take-offs, customer relationships, sales follow-up, and pre-construction. The remaining 20–25% will involve site visits, technical support, quality reviews, and operational assistance. The balance will vary with seasonal workload and project needs. Foremen manage the daily work of their crews, while you provide estimating continuity and field support. What You Will Do New Construction Estimating Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and tender requirements for industrial, commercial, and institutional roofing projects. Complete detailed digital and manual take-offs for roofing, insulation, flashings, sheet metal, and related components. Prepare labour, material, equipment, and subcontractor estimates. Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations. Assess production rates, access, hoisting, staging, scheduling, and project risks. Identify scope gaps and prepare clear qualifications, exclusions, and tender submissions. Re-Roofing & Customer Development Visit customer properties to inspect roofs, verify measurements, and perform field take-offs. Assess existing roof assemblies and develop replacement, restoration, and repair options. Prepare detailed, professional quotations that clearly explain the proposed work. Meet with building owners, property managers, facility managers, general contractors, and consultants. Present recommendations, answer questions, and follow quotations through to award. Build long-term customer relationships and identify future roofing opportunities. Recommend and quote preventative maintenance programs, inspections, and repairs. Help customers plan and prioritize roofing expenditures. Project & Field Support Turn awarded projects over to operations with clear scopes, budgets, quantities, and estimating assumptions. Assist with procurement, scheduling, and pre-construction planning. Visit active projects and provide technical support to foremen and crews. Review quality, labour productivity, and material usage against the estimate. Help resolve unforeseen conditions and document and price changes or extras. Participate in inspections, deficiency reviews, and project closeout. Use completed-project results to improve future estimates. What You Bring At least five years of commercial or industrial roofing experience in estimating, supervision, project management, foreman work, or a combination of these. Experience estimating new construction and re-roofing projects . Strong practical knowledge of commercial roofing systems, installation methods, and sheet metal flashings. Ability to read constructi…