At Flynn, it's not just a job, it's a career
ESTIMATOR – Commercial Roofing Flynn Group of Companies Seattle, WA  $85k + DOE Full time w/ Full benefits Join the Flynn Family and experience the Flynn Way.The Flynn WayRewarding, challenging, fast-paced work in an excellent environmentBe part of a dynamic team while using your innovation and creativity dailyDevelop life skills by learning and growing both personally and professionallyBe part of a company that offers career advancement opportunitiesEmployee and Family Assistance Program offered to all employees and their familiesExcellent benefits program including; Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, as well as a 401K Plan What we OfferCompetitive salaryPerformance based bonus programHealth benefits – Health, Vision, Dental, Life and Disability401k w/company matchPaid time off and paid holidaysCompany vehicle allowance and gas cardOn-going career development courses and programsA Day in the LifeIdentify, estimate, and sell commercial building envelope projects.Play a direct role in customer relations and sales.Participate in project selection and strategy.Prepare accurate, timely estimates for review with sales teamDevelop and maintain consistent contact with customers and document bid results and bid follow-up.Develop a culture of teamwork and continually seek strategies to create competitive advantage.Constantly tie estimating to past results and production.Enhance Flynn's reputation for integrity, quality, and professionalism.ResponsibilitiesKnow and stay abreast of design requirements, codes and materials; use expertise to prepare accurate and competitive proposals and contracts.Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects.Complete a thorough and accurate review of construction documents, including but not limited to: general conditions, schedule, insurance, specification sections, warrant, and bond terms.Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids, selecting vendors, and determining cost effectiveness.Write detailed proposals and negotiate final contract scope. Collaborate with Business Development and Project Managers to decide which jobs to price and who will be responsible for the estimate, the backup, the bid review, and the selling.Communicate with potential bidders to review scope, schedule, and bidding strategies.Analyze and utilize historical job performance data for future bidding.Perform a detailed process of handing off a project and/or client to a Project Manager after a contract is negotiated.Ensure consistency in process of how estimates are completed.What you BringPrevious experience working in a Construction Estimator or Pre-Construction Manager role (commercial roofing or architectural sheet metal background preferred, but those with experience in other scopes of self-performed work will also be considered).Extremely organized, detailed, thorough, and accurate.Skilled communicator, both oral and written.Strong negotiation skills.Proficiency with Excel, Blue Beam, Word, and scheduling software.Good business sense; can read markets, recognize and evaluate risks and opportunities.Positive team player.Enjoys and is skilled at estimating, math, blueprint reading and sales.Visit  for additional information$85,000 - $120,000 a year$85k + DOE
Plus performance based bonus Flynn Group of Companies is the leading trade contractor in North America that works on virtually every aspect of a building’s outer layer, including roofing, glazing, waterproofing, and architectural metals. The foundation of our award winning success is having the right people on our team. Thanks to the contributions of the most talented team in the market and a collaborative, supportive culture, Flynn has steadily grown since 1978, and continues to do so.
Flynn Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer - minorities/women/disabled/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
All employees hired must pass a pre-employment drug test, have a valid driver's license and/or reliable means of transportation, and proof of legal ability to work in the U.S.
Applicants are not required to disclose criminal convictions prior to receiving a conditional offer of employment. However, as a government contractor working on schools, military bases, and other secure jobsite, employees may undergo a criminal background check as a condition of employment. Flynn will consider the following when evaluating applicants with criminal records: (1) The nature and gravity of any criminal offense or conduct; (2) the duration between the criminal conduct and the employment application; and (3) the nature of the duties and essential functions of the position sought.