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Residential Sales/Construction Estimator (Redding)
Butte Roofing Company
compensation:
$73,000 plus commission
employment type:
full-time
experience level:
mid level
job title:
Residential Sales/Construction Estimator
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This role exists to protect buildings, relationships, and long-term trust by identifying roofing deficiencies early, explaining the real consequences clearly, and guiding clients toward responsible solutions.
Core Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
Conduct 2–3 roofing service inspections or site visits per day, including leak investigations, maintenance needs, and service evaluations
Identify roofing deficiencies and clearly communicate existing roof conditions, potential consequences of inaction, recommended repair, maintenance, or replacement solutions
Prepare and deliver professional roofing service proposals, including site overview with aerial imager, documented deficiencies (photos and written descriptions), recommended scope of work, pricing summary and total replacement pricing when applicable
Close roofing service and small project work using approved pricing and markup standards
Collect deposits when required and ensure all service documentation is complete
Assemble and deliver a complete Project Folder to Service Operations, including inspection notes, photos, scope, pricing, client expectations
Maintain consistent communication with the Service Sales Coordinator to support: proposal follow-up, scheduling, client communication
Build and maintain long-term service relationships with building owners, property managers, and repeat clients
Ensure all work sold aligns with Butte Roofing Company standards, safety requirements, and service capabilities
What Success Looks Like:
You will need to report to the Chico office for training for the first couple of weeks.
There is a weekly estimator meeting that you will need to attend in person and/or online.
Report to the office for Mandatory Training.
Inspections are thorough, consistent, and well-documented
Proposals are in person, clear, professional, and easy for clients to understand
Roofing service work is accurately scoped and profitable
Operations receive clean handoffs with minimal clarification needed
Clients trust Butte Roofing Company as their long-term roofing partner
Service revenue grows through repeat work, not emergencies
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Additional coursework or training in construction, roofing, building sciences, or a related field is helpful but not required
Demonstrated experience in roofing, construction, building maintenance, facilities, or a related trade
Experience performing roof inspections, evaluating deficiencies, or explaining technical issues to clients or strong evidence of transferable field-based problem-solving experience
Ability to communicate technical roofing conditions clearly to non-technical clients
Proven ability to manage multiple inspections, follow-ups, and client interactions with accountability
Comfort working independently in the field while coordinating with internal teams
Proficiency with basic technology (mobile apps, email, photos, documents) and willingness to learn company systems
An equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on experience will be considered.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Associate’s degree or higher in Construction Management, Building Sciences, Business, or a related field
3+ years of experience in roofing service, maintenance, inspections, estimating, or service sales
Experience identifying roofing deficiencies and recommending repair, maintenance, and replacement solutions
Familiarity with common commercial and residential roofing systems (TPO, PVC, modified bitumen, metal, shingle, coatings, etc.)
Experience preparing written scopes, proposals, and pricing
Prior responsibility for closing work, collecting deposits, or managing client relationships
Experience working with property managers, facility managers, or repeat service clients
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
Frequent roof inspections and site visits
Ability to climb ladders and access rooftops safely
Walking on uneven roofing surfaces
Outdoor work in varying weather conditions
Ability to lift up to 25–50 pounds occasionally
Exposure to typical roofing job site conditions including noise and dust
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Experience:
Roofing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid
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