Estimate real framing work with a long-standing Bay Area specialist!
Job Title: Senior Wood-Frame Estimator
Company: Roof Structures Inc.
Location: Fremont, CA
Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site
Pay Range: $100,000โ$130,000+ per year with potential year-end bonus
Roof Structures Inc. is hiring a Senior Wood-Frame Estimator to join our team in Fremont. We are a third-generation, family-owned contractor known for structural framing, rough and finish carpentry, panelized roof systems, seismic retrofits, and specialty construction work across the Bay Area. We are looking for someone who can read plans with confidence, build accurate takeoffs, identify scope gaps early, and help us win the right work.
This is an on-site position for an estimator who understands commercial wood framing and wants to play a direct role in bid quality, project handoff, and company growth.
What you will do
Review architectural, structural, and bid documents to develop accurate framing estimates
Prepare material takeoffs, labor calculations, and pricing summaries for commercial wood-framing scopes
Analyze plans, specifications, addenda, and drawing revisions for scope changes and risk
Identify missing information, constructability concerns, and bid clarifications before proposal submission
Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders on pricing, scope, and feasibility
Manage RFIs and scope clarifications during the estimating process
Use takeoff and estimating tools to quantify lumber, labor, and framing components
Support clean handoff to operations by documenting assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, and awarded scope
What we are looking for
5+ years of estimating experience in commercial framing, structural carpentry, or a closely related construction scope
Strong experience reading architectural and structural plans
Proven ability to perform accurate lumber takeoffs and labor estimating
Working knowledge of board footage, BF/HR, framing assemblies, and commercial construction documents
Experience with On-Screen Takeoff or similar estimating software
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines
Strongly preferred
Direct experience estimating commercial wood-frame work
Familiarity with Bay Area vendors, general contractors, and framing conditions
Experience with BuildingConnected, Procore, PDF markup tools, and Excel
Ability to spot scope gaps and ask the right technical questions before bid day
Why Roof Structures
Third-generation Bay Area company with long-standing GC relationships and a reputation for quality craftsmanship
Stable team environment with long employee tenure
High-impact role tied directly to backlog and growth
Early-start flexibility that helps with local commute planning
Benefits package including medical coverage, dental, vision, HSA, Life Insurance, retirement support, paid time off, and professional development
401(k) with Company Match, Weekly Pay
Company Events, Tech Package (tablet or smartphone), Annual Company Trips
Work setting
If you know commercial wood framing, can read plans with confidence, and want an on-site role with long-term upside, weโd like to hear from you!
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.